The French Revolution: Crash Course European History

The video explores the French Revolution, starting with Europe's turmoil in 1789 and France's financial crisis. It covers the formation of the National Assembly, the storming of the Bastille, and the Declaration of the Rights of Man. The rise of political parties, women's rights movements, and the Reign of Terror under Robespierre are discussed. The video concludes with the Directory's rule, Napoleon's rise, and the Revolution's global impact, emphasizing the shift from monarchies to nation-states and the concept of citizenship.

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