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Before 1789, people in France lived under absolute rule—the king had total control of the government. The people fought the revolution to gain rights such as freedom of speech and greater participation in the government. The revolution was the start of a new era for France. But soon after, Napoleon Bonaparte came to power. He ruled with little input from others and conquered neighboring countries, while generally preserving the revolution’s changes, such as freedom of speech and religion.

In a sense, the revolution came full circle—it started and ended with one leader having nearly total control of the country. What does this indicate about the revolution? Did it succeed or fail? Explain your views in a short paragraph of four or five sentences.

Answer 1

The people of France had a revolution because they didn’t like the form of government and all the control, but ironically, the revolution ended up a dictatorship. So, in my view, it was a fail. Napoleon Bonaparte has many great ideas and contributions such as the first national bank, however he was power hungry. His ambitions made him great, but it was also what made him fall. He became too ambitious, and one lose of battle made him lose everything. Though many people of France loved him, he was still a dictator. This question is asking more of an personal interpretation not a exact answer. So answers may vary, and just write whatever you think. Such as your opinions on the French Revolution. Good luck.

Answer 2

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I think the French Revolution was a success. Although it started and ended with one leader having control, the common people were better off under Napoleon than under King Louis XVI. Napoleon was a better ruler than Louis because he allowed rights that the people didn’t have under the king, such as freedom of speech and religion.

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