Although the French Revolution mainly affected France, it also affected other countries by inspiring new revolutions in Europe and South America. There were many violent outbreaks and mass execution of, “enemies of the revolution.” The Monarchy had fallen, people were getting executed frequently, and the only thing they could really do was wait it out. The Guillotine is what some people call the symbol of the French Revolution, because it executed some of the wealthiest people at the time like King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. They used the guillotine specifically because at the time it was, “painless and effective.” Maximilien Robespierre was an influential leader in the Reign of Terror in 1793, and he was also responsible for many mass executions. He was a leader of the Committee of Public Safety, which was geared toward stabilizing the economy. In February of 1794, Robespierre had 238 mean and 31 women guillotined. He also highlighted the importance of liberty …show more content…
The Catholicism present in France had dissipated almost completely. Religion was almost abolished, with new calendars that excluded religious holidays and the renaming of religious landmarks. The Clergy was executed on what they called an, “anti-religion campaign.” Churches were closed, and the private and/or public practice of Christianity was banned with something often referred to as dechristianisation. Napoleon Bonaparte made the Code of Napoleon, which made the legal system fair regardless of wealth or religion. When Napoleon reigned, he increased French nationalism by helping them claim more land. This was around the time the tricolor of blue, white, and red became known as a symbol for France. Marquis de Lafayette, who fought in the National Guard of France, made the tricolor flag when they fought against Austria. Lafayette also helped make declarations, but most of them got