How successful was France in Achieving the Revolutionary principles of 1789?
             The success of France in achieving these principles of 1789, did occur, but was not completely fulfilled until over 100 years later.
             The revolutionary principles of 1789 were that of nationalism, liberty, equality and fraternity. In essence these revolutionary principles were the basis of the fight for independence.
             The key idea of nationalism showed the public that France was no longer going to be a kingdom, but 'a union of all 28 million French-speaking people'. (Brooman, J. 1992, Revolution in France, Pearson Education Ltd. Essex). This shouted justice for the increasingly worried public and especially for the third estate (or lower class) who were overjoyed that they would finally be allowed their say.
             The slogan of 'Liberty, Equality and Fraternity', (although coined during the revolution) had its foundations early on. These three words summed up the main goals of the estates, shown on, the 'cahiers' (or lists of grievances) of 1789. These principles were believed so strongly that campaigns were produced, proclaiming 'Liberty, Equality and Fraternity or death.' (Dersin, D. 1999, What life was like during the age of reason; France AD 1660-1800. Time life Inc., Virginia.) Liberty stood for being free from the restriction and control of the monarchy and equality represented that all estates were equal. Fraternity meant being united under a common purpose or interest (in this case to get rid of the monarchy and in place have a constitution). Together this was a perfect slogan for the revolutionaries.
             In regard to what Aristotle said about revolutions being ' a political phenomenon, both violent and non-violent, representing the fundamental process of change which leads to the alteration or displacement of social groupings,' many unique events must occur for a revolution to be achieved.
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