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The Consequences of the French Revolution

The Revolution brought many changes to France:
 * The absolute power of the king ended. The feudal system had been destroyed. Most French peasants now owned their land.
 * A fairier tax system was introduced.
 * The power of the Catholic Church was reduced and Protestants and Jews were free to practise their religion.
 * When on trial, the rich and poor were now treated equally.

Although the Revolution had failed to bring liberty, equeality and fraternity to France, these ideals lived on to inspire future generation in France. By 1870 the French had a republic which was nearer to this ideal.

Before 1789, kins and queens ruled over most people in Europe. After the French Revolution, people questioned this form of government. They began to demand that their rulers share power with them. By the first half of the 20th century, this idea was accepted around Europe.