1789
the French Revolution was influenced by Enlightenment ideals the concepts of popular sovereignty and inalienable rights. even though these things failed to the movement played a critical role in shaping modern nations by showing the world the power inherent in the will of the people.achieve all of its goals at times it was violent, bloodbaths. this movement played a role in shaping modern nations by showing the world the power inherent in the will of the people.