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

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