Years of bad harvests, food shortages, and skyrocketing bread prices left the peasantry starving.
This document established the principles of "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité," asserting that all men are born free and equal. 3. Radicalization and the Reign of Terror (1792–1794)
The French Revolution (1789–1799) was a watershed moment in modern history that replaced the absolute monarchy of France with a republic and permanently altered the global political landscape. 1. Causes of the Revolution La rГ©volution franГ§aise
A Parisian mob seized the royal fortress and prison, a symbolic act of defiance against royal tyranny.
The Nobility (held high offices and paid little tax). Years of bad harvests, food shortages, and skyrocketing
As internal chaos grew and external wars against European monarchies intensified, the revolution turned violent:
France was nearly bankrupt due to its involvement in expensive wars, including the American Revolution. Radicalization and the Reign of Terror (1792–1794) The
The National Assembly vowed not to disperse until they had written a constitution for France.