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What was the impact of the French Revolution?

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The French Revolution produced effects not only on France, but also on the whole of Europe. It gave new ideas of liberty, equality and fraternity to the world. It put an end to the old regime and the existing social order and laid the foundations of democracy, nationalism and socialism. Let us see how it affected France itself and also other countries of the world. The French Revolution was significant not only in context of France but also it left its impact on the whole world.

The revolution was a powerful reaction against anomalies, deformities and fundamental faults inherent in old system of France.

Its effects on France are given below :

  • Establishment of democracy. Monarchial system came to an end and democratic system was established in its place.
  • Feudalism ended forever. The land of the nobles was sold at cheap rates to the peasants.
  • End of discrimination. The social, economic and political discrimination came to an end forever.
  • Organization of a new society. A new society was organized in France. This society was organized on the basis of liberty, fraternity and equality.
  • Reforms in National Assembly. The powers of the National Assembly were increased. The new laws and taxes were passed by this assembly. Now, similar laws applied to everyone.
  • Rights of Clergy. The Rights of the clergy were reduced. Their authority was now only confined to the Church.

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