René Cartier, a merchant, one that lives free from the poverty, deaths and suppression. But still a member of the Third Estate. As the highest class, a bourgeoisie if you may, he was still young, bold a brave. But a revolution spanning 10 years changed his opinions, gained knowledge, and accompanied him through his life decisions.

The French Revolution was best known for its blood, and the many deaths, but is there something more than just damage to the country? There is, there has to be more than just bloodshed and warfare, and history proved that it only brought France to where it is today. The Enlightenment, spread of new ideas that focused on reason and logic, instead of religion and faith that was practiced long before the revolution. Other than new ideas, the revolution also changed the Old regime, the socio-political system that lasted for hundreds of years, supporting equality and independence, bringing unity, which served pivotal to the wars that France fought during its darkest times.

The Reign of Terror was unequivocally a time that sparked many deaths, and slaughters, mass killing that was brutal, and inhumane. Despite Robespierre’s many successes, he was nonetheless a ruler that would only cause fear and anger, and the later death of his was almost expected.

Looking back, France rose slowly after this revolution, with Napoleon as the new leader, bringing glory, and still remembered as a important historical character, praised and respected by his people and opponents.