The French Revolution was a period of social and political unrest in France from 1789 to 1799 that greatly affected modern and French history. It marked the decline of powerful monarchies and the rise of democracy, individual rights and nationalism. This revolution had many consequences due to the pursuit of power and wealth, but it also led to many influential leaders attempting to initiate change within the French government and economy. In 1789, the French people removed King Louis XVI from office, dismantled his monarchy, and executed him, his wife Marie Antoinette, and thousands of nobles. The French established a new system of government with specific revolutionary ideals, including liberty, equality, and fraternity. It was a new start for France and people hoped it would put them in the position they wanted as a country. Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the greatest military leaders and emperor of France, was born on August 15, 1769 in Corsica. Although his parents were members of the Corsican gentry, his family was not actually wealthy. Napoleon was affiliated with the Jacobins, a group strongly supportive of democracy. In November 1799, Napoleon became first consul and in 1802 he was pronounced consul for life, but later decided to change his title to Emperor of France in 1804. He was a brilliant military leader and knew how to win battles and gain the support of the army. audience through his powerful, convincing and inspiring speeches. Napoleon Bonaparte was an extraordinary military leader, and while not all of his ideas completely supported revolutionary ideals, he helped shape the French government and legal system through his intelligence, manipulative ways, and persistent attitude.In July 1793 , Napoleon...... middle of paper ......n (1787-99). " Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica. Web. March 31, 2014. " French Revolution. " Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, March 25, 2014. Web. March 29, 2014. “French Revolution: The Reign of Terror. PowerPoint Conference, March 25, 2014. Gini-Newman, Garfield. The Legacy: The West and the World . Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 2002. HISTORY OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE. Web. March 30, 2014. “Napoleon Bonaparte.” History.com. A&E Television Networks. Web. March 29, 2014. “Napoleon Bonaparte Quotes.” BrainyQuote. Xplore. Web. March 31, 2014. “Napoleon Bonaporte and the siege of Toulon”. Google Books Web, April 1, 2014. “Napoleon Code. » April 2, 2014. “Napoleon Code.” Princeton University. Internet. April 2, 2014. “Siege of Toulon. » Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, March 30, 2014. Web. April 1. 2014.