The French Revolution of 1789 was a pivotal uprising that dismantled the monarchy and reshaped France’s political and social landscape. Fueled by economic hardship, social inequality, and Enlightenment ideals, it began with the storming of the Bastille on July 14, symbolizing resistance against tyranny. The revolution led to the abolition of feudal privileges, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, and the execution of King Louis XVI in 1793. Radical phases followed, including the Reign of Terror, where thousands, including Queen Marie Antoinette, were executed. Ultimately, the revolution ended with Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise to power in 1799, replacing the republic with an empire but leaving a lasting legacy of democracy and nationalism in France and beyond. #history #revolution