When did the French Revolution happen, and what were its consequences?
The French Revolution was a time of great political and societal change in France that began with the storming of the prison on July 14, 1789, and ended when Napoleon became the ruler of France and the formation of the French Consulate in 1799. Unhappy with the disparity in the quality of life between the rich and the poor and the heavy taxes on them, the French people revolted against the reining regime, which resulted in several drastic changes including;
• The ending of the monarchy and the establishment of a democracy. 
• Declaration of war by other countries on France.
• Rise of Napoleon, the military general who later became the Emperor of France. 