King Louis XVI called this assembly to solve the financial crisis, but the Third Estate broke away to form the National Assembly .
Its ideals inspired later revolutions across Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean (notably the Haitian Revolution).
The French Revolution (1789–1799) was a watershed moment in modern history that replaced the absolute monarchy of France with a republic and permanently altered the global political landscape. 1. Causes of the Revolution
France was nearly bankrupt due to its involvement in expensive wars, including the American Revolution.
King Louis XVI called this assembly to solve the financial crisis, but the Third Estate broke away to form the National Assembly .
Its ideals inspired later revolutions across Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean (notably the Haitian Revolution).
The French Revolution (1789–1799) was a watershed moment in modern history that replaced the absolute monarchy of France with a republic and permanently altered the global political landscape. 1. Causes of the Revolution
France was nearly bankrupt due to its involvement in expensive wars, including the American Revolution.
