sonal property. Other reforms the National Assembly made, effected economics, finances, religion, politics, and justice. By October 1791 the National Assembly had changed France into a limited monarchy: the absolute monarchy was abolished and France was proclaimed a republic government instead of the hereditary rule. In 1791, the National Assembly ended and a Legislative Assembly was formed. The constitution made by the National Assembly established a system of separation of powers. The King was the head of the executive branch and the legislature made the laws. If the King did not like a law he could veto it but legislature could still say no to his veto. A judicial branch was also set up as a new system of courts. These were just a few of the immediate affects resulting from the French Revolution.Today in the US, society experiences many positive results due to the French Revolution. The constitution has a limited monarchy, and the country has a democratic government. There is equality for all citizens under law and protection of personal property. Further, we have a progressive tax system, which means, the more income you make, the higher your taxes are. The US also has a legislative assembly, with the three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The United States has as well a Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which include freedom of speech, religion, equality in the eyes of the law, and the right to hold public offices. Moreover, the US as well as other countries, has become a nationalized country and many of the nationalistic ideas within this country rose from the French Revolution. Nationalism within these countries is the feeling of pride, in its culture and history, and the true devotion to one’s own country. The revolution has made people feel more loyalty to their country, and they were and still are willing to fight for it. Patriotism became popular amongst the people. Symbols began to appear wit...
