How long did the social unrest of the French Revolution last?

The social unrest of the French Revolution is best defined by the period from 1789 to 1799. This decade marks the beginning of the Revolution, initiated by a range of social, economic, and political discontent in France, leading to the overthrow of the monarchy and establishment of a republic.

Key events during this period include the Storming of the Bastille in 1789, which symbolized the uprising against the monarchy, the adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, and the radical phase characterized by the Reign of Terror (1793-1794). The Revolution significantly transformed French society, culture, and government and eventually culminated in the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.

The other options do not accurately encapsulate the French Revolution's timeline. The 1786-1776 period predates the Revolution, while the years 1791-1801 extend into the Napoleonic era, which, although influenced by the Revolution, marks a different phase in French history. The years 1800-1810 fall into the period of the Consulate and later, into Napoleon's reign, rather than being part of the revolutionary upheaval itself. Thus, the correct answer is clearly the decade defining