Revolution and Enlightenment
The French Revolution emerged from a backdrop of Enlightenment ideals, where reason and liberty challenged the long-standing influence of the church and monarchy. As discontent brewed, revolutionary reforms dismantled the church's power, including the abolition of mandatory tithing. The Declaration of the Rights of Man emphasized individual liberty and the natural rights of citizens, laying the groundwork for a new societal order.In this clip
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