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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
Political changes
Other forms of government were established in Europe
constitutional monarchy
republic
Constitutions based on popular sovereignty were adopted
included limited male suffrage, the separation of powers and protected the rights of the people.
Political parties began to appear
Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen established equal rights, but only for men.
Economic changes
All citizens now had to pay tax
The nobility and clergy lost the privilege of not paying tax.
law guaranteed
free trade and respect for private property
this benefited the bourgeoisie.
Social changes
The estates system disappeared
the nobility and the clergy no longer had privileges
the bourgeoisie could now participate in politics.