THE ACTIVITIES AND IMPORTANCE OF POLITICAL PARTIES DURING THE FRENCH REVOLUTION IN THE 18TH CENTURY

France was in a troubled socio-political situation by the end of the 18th century. For a long time, representatives of the third class after the recall of the uninvited General-States had expressed their discontent. Following the outbreak of rebellions in the country, a revolution broke out with the occupation of the Bastille on 14 July. Representatives of the third class were also briefly analyzed in the political processes of declaring themselves Legislative Assembly after the Constituent Assembly. The article also shows the role of political parties in the rapid development of the revolution, which was important. This scientific article discusses the emergence of political parties, their political programs, differences in their views on how to manage the state. It is also analyzed that during the revolution, the press was placed on the level of “fourth power”. This article highlights the role played by the political parties at the top of the government in human rights, private property, the collapse of the monarchy in France and the establishment of the republican system. Keywords: Revolution, States-General, Constituent Assembly, parties, Royalists, Liberals, Jacobinists, Feuillants, Cordeliers, Girondists.