French Revolution
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Was a period of political and social upheaval and radical change in the history of France, during which the French governmental structure, previously an absolute monarchy with feudal privileges for the aristocracy and Catholic clergy, underwent radical change to forms based on Enlightenment principles of citizenship and inalienable rights.

Subject Headings

• Events Listed in Connexipedia
• Events 1700-1799
• French Revolution
• Revolution