Introduction The French Revolution was a turning point in France's history. The Revolution began when King Louis XVI called the Estates General to provide money for his bankrupt government. Between 1789 and 1799 many kings, queens, nobles, and clergyman lost their power and status in France. France's government changes drastically over the ten years the war was fought and it will never be the same. Description By the end of 1788, France was on the verge of bankruptcy. …
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…symbol of the strength and power of the people. In the beginning the king ruled supremely and only. Through the power of the people and the French Revolution the French changed their government. After the war the French formed a National Convention and framed a constitution in 1795. Even thought the French government never became a democracy it did become a limited monarchy. ( But in 1799 Napoleon unexpectingly returned and declared himself dictator of France.) Bibliography none