1. Impact of the French Revolution on Europe

2. Introduction One of the most important events in history
France lost thousands of countrymen due to emigrants escaping political tensions
Emigrated to several countries including Germany, Austria, Great Britain and Prussia
Some also came to the United States
Leading to the spread of French culture
Greatest impact was in France

3. Impact on France They saw the introduction of legal equality
The Catholic church lost power
Before the Revolution people had little voice or power
The power of the kings was stripped away after the 1st year of the Revolution
Judges and magistrates were elected by the people
The army and military power was now in the hands of the new revolutionary National Guard

4. Impact on Europe
There were two decades of war centered around France trying to spread its revolutionary ideals
War broke out in 1792 with the invasion by Austria and Prussia of France
The migrants from France (primarily men) brought with them the fear of political unrest

5. French Conquest The French army had much success
Belgium was conquered and became a province of France
The Netherlands were also conquered and became a puppet state
The French went on to take control of German areas on the left bank of the Rhine River
More puppet states were established with the conquering of Switzerland and most of Italy (Napoleon)

6. French Nationalism Nationalism-love or pride for ones country
Napoleon was viewed as a heroic symbol
The influence was great in the small German states and elsewhere