The French Revolution cemented the fact that Sovereignty comes from the people not from above. It slashed off the ill effects of the society.
For years to come its direct influence was felt in many parts of the world. It inspired revolutionary movements in almost every country of Europe and in South and Central America.
It gave the people new concepts like Liberty, Equality, Fraternity and the feeling of brotherhood.
The French Revolution abolished the inequalities and social contradictions present in then France.
In 1792, Peasants, workers and non-propertied classes were given equal political rights.
The French Revolution became the classic example of a revolution which people of many nations tried to emulate for the long time.
The Revolution had come about with the support and blood of common people— the city poor and the peasants.
The political and social systems of the 18th century had received a heavy blow. They were soon to die in most of Europe under the impact of the revolutionary movements that sprang up everywhere in Europe.