What do you think is meant by the statement that the french revolution let the genie out the bottle?

Answer 1

First, we need to understand the expression "let the genie out of the bottle". This means that some idea or philosophy had not previously been widespread, but became so, causing unrest and social revolution.

In the case of the French Revolution, the ideas of the Enlightenment, Egalitarianism, and Democracy were unleashed quite powerfully by the French Revolution and these ideas would become the foundation of numerous protests, riots, and revolts against the absolute monarchies which had dominated Europe for centuries.

Answer 2

Most governments up till that time involved rulers, king, emperors and other royalty.

The French Revolution showed that there were other forms of government possible and they could do away with an aristocratic form of government.

Answer 3

They wanted to deny themselves as dumb asses