Indifferent leaders and excessive spending left France in serious debt. Civilians were deprived of food and hope, but nobles enjoyed a pleasant lifestyle in the comfort of Versailles. Outraged by this injustice, the French people rebelled and fought for equality, giving rise to the French Revolution of 1789. This period is often referred to as needlessly violent, as horrific events such as the reign of terror took place, in addition to numerous events. executions and riots. Despite the excessive bloodshed that dominated this era, the violence of the French Revolution was not in vain, as the legacy of the revolution sparked in its wake numerous independence movements and inspired new ideologies that continue to shape the modern world. The revolution brought about, the Third Estate of France drafted many reforms that would improve the government and form the basis for the ideas of many future revolutionaries. King Louis XVI required each of his estates to write out grievances, called notebooks, to resolve the problems each estate wished to resolve. In its “Cahier de 1789,” the Third Estate denounced the lack of participation of the Estates General in the French government and its corrupt judicial system, two major problems among the French working classes (Doc. 6). Many of the ideas contained in this document find echo in revolutionary thought beyond French borders. For example, the idea behind Article Twelve of the Notebooks, which deals with the right to a jury, appears in the Sixth Amendment of the American Bill of Rights. After the Third Estate became the National Assembly, they sought to correct the imbalance between social classes. by revoking the privileges of the nobles and the clergy. An article entitled “Na...... in the middle of a paper ......o see in his immensity or his pity what he deserves (Twain 105). Although the ruler of France during the Reign of Terror was immoral, the French Revolution's bloodshed was justified because the entire movement helped the French escape a worse situation. Even though France remained in turmoil, the French Revolution of 1789 still holds significance. Future revolutionaries will reflect on the French, develop their ideologies and draw inspiration from their predecessor. Additionally, the revolution was the driving force behind France's recovery, as the rebellion resolved many of the problems that left France in debt. While some describe this era as violent and futile, the French Revolution ultimately spawned progressive ideals and global revolutions. Works Cited Twain, Mark. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's court. Google Books. Np, nd. Internet. December 28 2013