Describe the legacy of the French revolution for the people of the world during the nineteenth and twentieth century.

The legacy of the French revolution for the people of the world during the nineteenth and twentieth century were as follows:

• When the constitution of 1791 was formed, the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen was announced. It gave certain rights such as - Right to life, Freedom of speech, Freedom of opinion and equality before the law which was the greatest legacy of the French revolution.

• The most important legacy of the French Revolution was the idea of Liberty and the Democratic rights.

• The idea of the individual rights and about the social power was begun to discuss in many parts of the world. Such thoughts led to the abolition of the feudal system. Many colonised countries tried to create a sovereign state by getting inspired by the French revolution. Example – two people inspired from the ideas of the French revolution were Tipu Sultan and Ram Mohan Roy.

• The citizens of the country especially the members of the third estate (peasants, servants, lawyers, artisans, etc.) and the women achieved what they wished for after so much struggle. This not only made them attain Right to Vote but also inspired the people of the other country to fight for their rights.