The citizens who overthrew the monarchy, planting the seeds of modern democracy.
In 18th-century France, behind the glamorous lives of the nobility lay the 98% of ordinary citizens groaning under heavy taxes. This unequal scale was the starting point of the revolution.Unable to bear it any longer, the 98% of citizens began to unite to claim their rights. These were the great commoners who dreamed of a new France, standing against the absurd Ancien Régime!On July 14, 1789, the fed-up citizens stormed the Bastille, a symbol of royal tyranny and oppression! This was not just an act of force, but a giant first step toward freedom.Ultimately, the revolution gave birth to the great Declaration of the Rights of Man, proclaiming human freedom, equality, and popular sovereignty! These three ideals became the strongest roots supporting today's modern democratic society.The spark of liberty, equality, and fraternity that ignited in France crossed borders and spread worldwide. This great spirit became the solid cornerstone of the democratic rights and constitutions we take for granted today.The precious vote we cast today is the greatest gift sent to us by the citizens who shed blood and sweat for freedom and equality over 200 years ago. Now, it is our turn to protect this right!▶ Read interactively
