Effects+on+French+Society

= **Effects of the French Revolution ** = The effects of the French Revolution on society can be seen in all aspects of French life. There were immediate effects and range effects of the revolution



**Immediate Effects**

**1. Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen**

 The Declaration of the Rights of Man and his of the Citizen fundamental document of the French Revolution. It was approved by the National Assembly of France in August 26th 1789. The rights of man are universal and valid in every place and at al times. It is a precursor document to international human rights instruments and was a great step in French society and human rights.POOP

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This declaration was written because the National Assembly believed that neglect, ignorance or the contempt of the Rights of Man was the only reason for public calamities and the corruption of governments. =====

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This video clearly describes the Declaration and what it means and stand for - if you are finding it difficult to understand what the declaration entailed, check it out!

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**3. Reign of Terror** The Reign of Terror happened from September 5th 1793 to July 28th 1794 and was a period of violence that occured after the French Revolution. The first victim was Marie Antoinette who was sentenced to death by the guillotine. The Reign of Terror was established by The Revolutionary Tribunal to fight enemies of the revolution, to prevent counter-revolution, however most of the people were ordinary citizens who were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Civil liberties were suspended and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens were forgotten.

**Long Term Effects**

**1. Growth of nationalism in Europe**

One of the most important factors in the development of contemporary Europe is Nationalism. A wave of roman tic nationalism swept through Europe changing the boundaries of countries and the relationship of these countries. The French revolution was an original force in the wanting of a modern nation-state. Since the questioning of a monarch, European radicals began to question the monarchical order of Europe. Nationalism has lead to to many conflicts in modern times including the two world wars

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**2. Congress of Vienna** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">After the Treaty of Paris in 1814, the Great Powers of Europe fathered to settle the boundaries of the European continent. Most states of Europe were represented and had equal voice. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This congress
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">adopted a fair policy of no great rewards and no great punishments
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">gave a balanced settlement which ensured no major conflict for forty years and then until 1914
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">included France, as represented by Talleyrand
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">was still generous to the defeated France, so as not to give rise to French feelings of revenge
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">adopted a policy to restore the status quo ante bellum [the situation as it was before the war] — a return to 1793 as far as possible. This was perhaps rather short-sighted and regressive although the policy-makers were working within their knowledge and did not have second sight to foretell the future. The French Revolution had liberated new forces of democracy and patriotic nationalism throughout Europe. The diplomats represented the crowned heads of Europe and paid little heed to either of these forces
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">restored monarchies across Europe

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**3. The Greek War of Independence** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Greek War of Independence which occurred from 1821-1829 was a war started by the Greeks to win independence from the Ottoman Empire. The Greeks had been ruled under the Ottoman empire since the 1400's however they were still allowed basic freedom of culture and language. During the 1700's when the French revolution was occuring, the Greeks established a yearning for liberty and change. With help from the Great Powers, they were able to establish a petition against the Ottoman Empire and fight for an independent country.The war was won by the Greek and they gained independence, liberty and freedom.