176. What was the French Revolution? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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The Impact of the French Revolution on the History of Ideas
The French Revolution almost destroyed the church. The parts of Europe that were taken over by the French actually went on to experience higher levels of growth and development. In fact, the term ideology was first used during the French Revolution. Nationalism is an ideology that promotes loyalty and love of one's country. This ideology was spread around Europe and nationalism has become a major political theme even today.
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