Title: Why was 1789 a turning point?
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Asked by: Viorika Roçado
Why was 1789 a turning point?

Content: The Storming of the Bastille was a major turning point in history because the Third Estate gained power, it triggered the French Revolution, and it forced King Louis XVI to publically acknowledge a new constitution. In this way, why was the French Revolution a major turning point in world history? The French Revolution marked an important turning point inasmuch as the wars fought were wars of principles based on secular ideology. Some have suggested that the end of the Middle Ages in Europe can be contributed to the French Revolution due to the fact that it effectively ended feudalism in Europe. What led to the French Revolution and how did the revolution change between 1789 and 1815? The French Revolution and Napoleon, 1789–1815. The French Revolution establishes a new political order, Napoleon Bonaparte gains and loses an empire, and European states forge a balance of power. Economic and social inequalities in the Old Regime help cause the French Revolution.