The French Revolution

The French Revolution (1789-1799) was a pivotal period in France where the people overthrew the monarchy and challenged social inequality. Inspired by Enlightenment ideas, citizens revolted against the oppressive rule of King Louis XVI, demanding liberty, equality, and fraternity. Key events included the Storming of the Bastille and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. The revolution led to the rise of radical groups and ultimately the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. It reshaped France’s government, influenced democratic movements worldwide, and marked the decline of absolute monarchies in Europe.