The National Assembly played a central role in the conflicts that developed in France after 1789 by creating a new constitution that abolished the absolute monarchy and established a constitutional monarchy. This triggered backlash from supporters of the old regime, leading to a series of conflicts, including the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror. The National Assembly's decisions and reforms further polarized society and sparked civil unrest that ultimately led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic.
