Question

Evaluate the importance of the following years in concern with French Revolution, 1774, 1789, 1791, 1804 and 1815.

Answer 1

The importance of the following years in concern with French Revolution:

(i) 1774 - Louis XVI ascended the throne of France. He believed in the Divine Right Theory of Kings, had no respect for freedom of liberty, because of his empty treasure he began to impose heavy taxes which were disliked by his own people also.

(ii) 1789 - French Revolution started and storming of Bastille. Estates Generals were called together by Louis XVI to pass proposals for new taxes.

(iii) 1791 - The Third Estate, which assumed the name of the National Assembly framed a new Constitution for France in 1791. Abolished the rights of the privileged classes, declaration of the rights of man and the citizen.

(iv) 1804 - Napoleon became the Emperor of France. He set out to conquer neighbouring European countries. He conquered Europe and saw his role as a modernizer of Europe.

(v) 1815 - Napoleon was defeated in the battle of Waterloo. Many of his measures, that carried the revolutionary ideas of liberty and modern laws to other parts of Europe, had an impact on people long after Napoleon had left.