Question

Describe the events of French Revolution which had influenced the people belonging to other parts of Europe.

Explain the impact of French Revolution on other European countries.

Answer 1

The French Revolution certainly had a long-lasting impact on the people of Europe. Some of the major events that took place are:

1. The political and constitutional changes that came about in the wake of the French Revolution led to the transfer of sovereignty from the monarchy to a body of French citizens. The revolution declared the supremacy of the people and that the government must represent the will of the people.
2. The ideas of liberty and democratic rights were the most important legacy of the French Revolution. The ideals and virtues of liberty, equality, and fraternity inspired many movements worldwide in the 19th and 20th centuries. The rise of nationalist sentiments in many parts of Europe, the women's suffrage movement, etc., are some examples based on such ideals.
3. The revolution was a fight for equality and justice, to do away with social privileges and establish a society based on merit. It brought about the abolition of serfdom, freed the peasantry and acknowledged the ideas of social, economic and personal liberty.
4. Jacobin clubs were set up by students and educated middle class to spread revolutionary ideas.

Answer 2

1. Between 1789 and 1799, France experienced a significant social and political transformation known as the French Revolution. The fall of absolute monarchy led to the growth of democratic ideas such as liberty, equality, and fraternity.
2. Other countries in Europe were deeply affected by the change. Other countries in the area had uprisings and changes that were influenced by French ideas.
3. There were movements for unity and constitutional governance in Germany and Italy. During this time, revolutionary ideals were suppressed by the monarchy in Austria and Prussia, which led to a period of political unrest and shaped the history of Europe.