Question

In the 18th centiry what were the civilizing forces keeping society from plunging into anarchy?

Answer 1

The Enlightenment was a major movement that originated anarchism throughout Europe in the 18th century. In France, civilizing forces which belonged to the royal crown wanted to nullify anarchical movements that were starting to spread ideas against the government.

This anarchy was what ultimately caused the French Revolutionary War, that started in 1789. This event would be pivotal in history, as it would set a starting point in what would be the shaping of politics throughout the western hemisphere.