Question

What are the impacts of the French Revolution?

Answer 1

Instructions: List the impacts of the French revolution on French society.

Solution: The French Revolution had many lasting results.

• It marked the end of the system of absolute monarchy in France.
• It abolished all feudal privileges and the power of the clergy was curbed.
• It unified all sections of French society and paved the way for the enhanced power of the state. This led to the emergence of feelings of nationalism.
• This resulted in the emergence of an assertive middle class.
• Revolution upheld the theory of people’s sovereignty and laid the foundation for the birth of liberal constitutional governments in Europe.