The consequences of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Empire
main consequence
the crisis and the subsequent fall of the Ancien Régime
end of ancien regime important changes
political changes
economic changes
social changes
other forms of goverment
established in Europe
consitutional monarchy
Constitutions based on popular
sovereignty were adopted
republic
Political parties began to appear
Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
established equal rights, but only for men
All citizens now had to pay tax and
contribute towards the state's expenses
law guaranteed free trade and
respect for private property
law guaranteed free trade and
respect for private property
everyone equal before the law
bourgeoisie could now participate in politics
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen is a list of rights which
are recognised and guaranteed by the state
most important
freedom of assciation
freedom os conscience
right to vote
freedom of opinion
right to life
right to assemble
