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This paper addresses the causes behind the French Revolution of 1789, which is considered one of the most important events in the history of Europe. The paper notes that although it appeared to have failed by 1799, it nevertheless had far reaching results. The paper considers the causes, ideas and effects of the French Revolution on Europe, and how it brought an end to feudalism and the old order in France and other European countries.

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"The French Revolution of 1789 was one of the most important events in the history of France and Europe. Although it appeared to have failed by 1799, it nevertheless had far reaching results. "The French revolution mounted the first effective challenge to monarchical absolutism of behalf of popular sovereignty" (Merriman, 469). The causes, ideas and effects of the French Revolution influenced the future of Europe, brought an end to feudalism and the old order in France, but also in other European countries as the Revolutionary spirit spread. The French revolution also suppressed privileges in favour of universal rights, an idea that caught..."

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