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The consequences of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Empire, image…
The consequences of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Empire
the crisis and the subsequent fall of the Ancien Régime
Political changes
Constitutions based on popular sovereignty were adopted
the separation of powers
limited male suffrage
protected the rights of the people
Political parties began to appear
Other forms of government were established in Europe
republic
constitutional monarchy
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen established equal rights, but only for men
Social changes
Everyone was now equal before the law
the bourgeoisie could now participate in politics
Economic changes
All citizens had to pay tax and contribute towards the state's expenses
The nobility and clergy lost the privilege of not paying tax
The law guaranteed free trade and respect for private property
