Journal Reflection #2 French Revolution

French RevolutionStudent NameInstructor Course Date French RevolutionThe French Revolution began on 1789 and came to an end in the late 1790s with the Napoleon Bonaparte’s ascent and this was considered a watershed event in modern European history. At this period, citizens from the French nation razed and re-established the political landscape of their country, whereby they uprooted centuries-old institutions including the feudal system and the absolute monarchy. Despite the French revolution failing to attain the overall goals it went after, it played a significant role in rebuilding modern countries through demonstrating to the world the power inherent in people’s will. The most important/influential ideas, ideologies, systems that the French Revolution spread to the world are as discussed. Declaration of humans’ rights: the revolution brought about the humans and citizens’ rights declaration. The constitutional assembly established the document of human rights. It provided various aspects such as political liberty, freedom of speech, worship, association, press and property ownership. As analyzed by Armenteros (2012), these aspects became the foundation of freedom not only in Europe but also the whole world despite them being abused during the time of terror. Rise