CHANGES IN DAILY LIFE BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
During the French revolution, certain changes were evidently seen. Citizens abandoned their extravagant way of dressing and instead, embraced simplicity and practicality. Their elaborate fashion and powdered wigs were replaced by plain and practical clothing. Hairstyles were kept short and simple.
A strong sense of National Identity arose from the French People. Nationalism spread fast throughout France. The French people celebrated the nation and the revolution during civic festivals.
Several reforms were also made during the French Revolution. All male citizens were declared equal before the law, the power of the monarchy became limited, the Legislative Assembly was established in order to make new laws, and all tax-paying male citizens received their right to elect members of the Legislative Assembly. Special privileges of the nobility were also abolished and the National Assembly declared the end to feudalism. Religious-wise, The National Assembly declared freedom of religion, and put the French Catholic Church under control of the state.
A strong sense of National Identity arose from the French People. Nationalism spread fast throughout France. The French people celebrated the nation and the revolution during civic festivals.
Several reforms were also made during the French Revolution. All male citizens were declared equal before the law, the power of the monarchy became limited, the Legislative Assembly was established in order to make new laws, and all tax-paying male citizens received their right to elect members of the Legislative Assembly. Special privileges of the nobility were also abolished and the National Assembly declared the end to feudalism. Religious-wise, The National Assembly declared freedom of religion, and put the French Catholic Church under control of the state.
The changes that were brought about by the French revolution are important because it paved the way for freedom and independence.
Instead of having monarchy, politic forces were established such as democracy and nationalism. It also led to the birth of capitalism in France. The people in the third estate were free from tax increases and the like because the tax system was abolished. This gave financial and social relief to the people. Because of this, they also abolished social order/disruption of social classes
Even if thousands of lives were lost and people were oppressed, this event was indeed a turning point in the French and the world history.
Instead of having monarchy, politic forces were established such as democracy and nationalism. It also led to the birth of capitalism in France. The people in the third estate were free from tax increases and the like because the tax system was abolished. This gave financial and social relief to the people. Because of this, they also abolished social order/disruption of social classes
Even if thousands of lives were lost and people were oppressed, this event was indeed a turning point in the French and the world history.
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