Importance of the French Revolution Flashcards
why is it relevant
It played a part in the end of slavery and shaped the modern understandings of the rights of women and elaborated on the idea that women are equal to men
what did the french revolution end
It changed the social and political structures of the European nation, and brought the end of feudalism in Europe and the ideas of liberty and equality
what system did france operate on prior to the revolution
Before the revolution, France was just like most other European nations and operated as feudal society
how did our views change?
Transformed the ways in which we see the world though liberalism, egalitarianism, and nationalism
define liberalism
Liberalism; the belief that all people should be free
define egalitarianism
Egalitarianism; the belief that all people should be equal
define nationalism
Nationalism; that we as people are loyal to our country and our people and do not respond to a singular monarch. It is all about sharing common goals/need/wants/interests/ideas. The French use the term Fraternity.