The form of government established in France after the revolution in 1789 was the First French Republic. The revolution marked a pivotal shift from absolute monarchy to republicanism. Declaring the rights of citizenship and emphasizing popular sovereignty, the National Assembly paved the way for significant social and political reforms. The ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity became foundational principles of the new republic. However, internal strife, the Reign of Terror, and power struggles led to instability, setting the stage for future forms of government, including the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.