France
between 1788 and 1791 experienced great changes both socially and politically. This ultimately
sparked the French Revolution that lasted from 1789 until 1799. The feudal system, monarchy and
a deteriorating economy were the major issues that the French people.
One way
the country changed during this specific period was that the monarchy acknowledged some of the
issues the non-aristocratic citizens were facing. A major tax reform that made the elite class
responsible for property taxes was established, for the first time in over 200 years. After some
hostilities over the reforms, the aristocratic and "old order" class finally caved and
the orders were accepted.
France essentially changed from 1789 to 1791 in the
form of a whiplash. A once feudalistic society, ruled by nobility and privilege, changed
dramatically in 1789 with the voting and property reforms. By studying French history, one could
see how this would be a surprising event. The moderate stage can be classified as a positive
step toward social and political reform.
However, while the changes were
promising, they did not go far enough for the radical revolutionaries. The end of the moderate
stage was signaled with the new French Constitution on September 3rd, 1791. What set off after
this was violence, bloodshed and the beheading of the King.
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