French Revolution

The revolution which changed forever the way France would be governed, can be called the French Revolution. It was an uprising against French monarchy which was in favor of feudal privileges for the aristocracy and catholic clergy. France went through a radical change because of the French revolution on the basis of principles of enlightenment like citizenship and inalienable rights.
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