Was the French Revolution Worth it?

The French Revolution lasted close to three decades, if you consider civil and international conflicts and the flare ups that occurred.  During that time, a lot of people died in the name of "Liberte, equalite, et fraternite".  Was the end result worth the violence?  Explain briefly.

The Industrial Revolution Continues!

It's difficult to answer "when" was the Industrial Revolution because it depends on which country you are talking about.  How would you answer the question "What was the Industrial Revolution?", giving a bit of an explanation.