It could the turbulent events that led to the French
Revolution where the people overthrew the monarchy and created a republic where
people ruled. Later the Revolution
became more extreme and this led to the Reign of Terror where anyone who was
suspected of being against the Revolution was put to death. When its leader Robespierre
was executed, a new government called the Directory was set up it was later
replaced when Napoleon came to power. He
later became emperor and fought with other European countries until he was
defeated and sent to exile in St. Helena.
The monarchy was restored briefly and then France became a democracy
again.
