France established its first republic in 1792 during the French Revolution, a period marked by significant political and social upheaval. Following the collapse of the monarchy, the National Convention proclaimed the establishment of the First French Republic, fundamentally reshaping governance in France. This republic aimed to uphold principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity, rejecting the traditional notion of monarchal rule. The ideals of the republic influenced democratic movements across Europe and the world, leading to both revolutionary fervor and counter-revolutionary responses. The First Republic experienced various forms of governance before evolving into the Napoleonic era.