The French Revolution (1789-1799) is the overthrow of the absolute monarchy in France, the establishment of a republic in place, and the Roman Catholic Church being forced to go to serious reforms. It is a turning point in European and Western world history. It is the biggest influence that started a social movement.
XVI. Louis sought tax on land property from nobles. In contrast, the nobles wanted the parliament to be gathered. The parliament, which had not been convened since 1614, consisted of three cabins chosen from nobility, clergy and the people.
By the gathering of the Parliament, the middle class people, especially the wealthy classes, waged war against monarchy. They wanted to limit the authority of the monarchy with a constitution, liberalize internal trade by removing the inner customs walls, reorganize taxation and gain more rights in administration.
These requests were not accepted by Louis the 16th. The middle class attacked 14 Bastille prison on July 1789, along with other elements. The prison was seized and the prisoners released.
Following this general uprising, a constituent assembly was convened and published the Declaration of Human and Citizen Rights. Then he created a constitution based on national sovereignty, limiting the power of the monarchy. This constitution foresees a parliamentary election by the people to share legislative and executive powers with the king.
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