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In the sweltering summer of 1789, as the French Revolution ignited change across Europe, a simple seating arrangement in the National Assembly would forever shape how we describe political beliefs.
The revolutionary reformers, eager to strip power from the monarchy, gathered on the left side of the assembly hall. The traditionalists and monarchists, hoping to preserve the king\'s authority, positioned themselves on the right.
This wasn\'t just about furniture - it was about the future of France. Those on the left pushed for radical reforms, while those on the right stood firm in defense of tradition and monarchy.
What began as a mere seating chart evolved into the global political language we use today. The terms \"left\" and \"right\" spread worldwide during the 19th century, becoming universal shorthand for describing political ideologies.
Sources: French National Assembly Records, Baron de Gauville\'s accounts, Historical Archives of the French Revolution
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