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French revolution when French resolution held?

The French Revolution (French: Révolution française; 1789-99)


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The time period after the French Revolution was primarily characterized by Napoleon Bonaparte holding power in France. Although a French Directory government was set up after the Revolution, it quickly collapsed, paving the way for Napoleon to take control.


Who held power in France from the french revolution to end of Napoleon's reign?

The time period after the French Revolution was primarily characterized by Napoleon Bonaparte holding power in France. Although a French Directory government was set up after the Revolution, it quickly collapsed, paving the way for Napoleon to take control.


What revolution did this happen in Countries achieved their independence from the European monarchies notably Spain Portugal and France that held power over them?

During the French Revolution, Spain, Portugal and France achieved their independence from the European monarchies that held power over them.


What estate in the French revolution held the most people?

The third estate


What percent was the First Estate from the French Revolution of the French Population?

The third estate held 97% [of which held 80% peasants] the Second estate held 1% and the First estate held 2%.


Which law held many of the enlightenment ideas of the French Revolution?

The Napoleonic Code.


What During the french revolution new government was formed in 1795 called?

In 1795 the "Directoire Executif" was set up, consisting of five Directors who held executive power.


What was the government body that ruled France before the revolution?

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Who started Bastille Day?

Bastille Day is the national holiday of France. It began on July 14, 1880 and is held to honor the beginning of the French Revolution with the Storming of Bastille.


What significance has the first of march in french history?

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What group controlled saint domigues government before the Haitian revolution?

Before the Haitian Revolution, the government of Saint-Domingue was primarily controlled by wealthy white plantation owners known as the "grands blancs." This elite class held significant political and economic power, often at the expense of the enslaved majority and free people of color. Tensions between these groups, along with the influence of the French Revolution's ideals of liberty and equality, ultimately contributed to the uprising that led to Haiti's independence.