French Revolution (apr 19, 1789 – apr 23, 1799)
Description:
Social and political upheaval of French societyThe people rebel against the nobility and the clergy
The people overthrew the monarchy and created a republic
Eventually led to a dictatorship under Napoleon Bonaparte
Was pretty chaotic
Similar to the American Revolutionary War, but much bloodier and with a much more complicated outcome
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Date:
apr 19, 1789
apr 23, 1799
~ 10 years