Impact of the French Revolution - Economic and Social Changes

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How did the French Revolution change land ownership in France?

It led to the redistribution of lands from nobles and the Church to peasants and the bourgeoisie.

What was a major economic problem faced by France before the Revolution?

France faced a large national debt and tax inequality, burdening the Third Estate.

How were artisans and workers affected by the French Revolution?

They experienced both increased opportunities and economic challenges due to instability.

How did the Revolution affect France's social structure?

It dismantled the feudal system, abolishing privileges based on birth.

What significant social document was produced during the French Revolution?

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, promoting equality and freedoms.

How did the French Revolution impact women's rights?

While initially hopeful, women's rights largely stagnated despite some temporary advancements.

What was the impact of the French Revolutionary Wars on the French economy?

They drained resources and destabilized the economy, leading to inflation.

What socio-economic group gained more influence after the French Revolution?

The bourgeoisie, who gained from the reduction in power of the nobility and clergy.

In what way did the Revolution change laws regarding the estate system?

It abolished them, promoting legal equality.

Which economic system became more prominent post-revolution?

Capitalism began to take shape as a dominant economic system.

How did the Revolution influence labor in France?

Feudal obligations were abolished, granting more freedom and rights to laborers.

How did the French Revolution contribute to urbanization?

The redistribution of land and economic changes prompted more people to migrate to cities.

What was one negative economic impact of the Revolution?

Widespread destruction of infrastructure and resulting famine.

What was the Le Chapelier Law of 1791?

A law that prohibited guilds and strikes, affecting workers' ability to organize.

How did the Revolution empower the lower classes?

It provided them with more rights and reduced aristocratic dominance.