Resistance to change came from various quarters from "summary" of The Measure of All Things by Ken Alder
In the tumultuous days following the French Revolution, the idea of change hung heavy in the Parisian air. The revolutionary fervor that had swept through the city seemed to promise a new era of progress and innovation. Yet, as the National Assembly began to implement sweeping reforms, it soon became clear that not everyone was on board with the idea of change. Resistance, it seemed, came from various quarters.
Among the most vocal opponents of change were the traditionalists, who clung stubbornly to the old ways of doing things. These were the men who had grown fat and complacent under the old regime, and who saw any attempt at reform as a threat to their privileged position. To them, the very idea of change was anathema, a dangerous and destabilizing force that must be resisted at all costs.
But the resistance to change was not limited to the traditionalists. Even among those who professed to support the revolution, there were many who balked at the idea of radical change. For these moderates, the prospect of upending centuries-old institutions and practices was a daunting one, and they were reluctant to embrace it wholeheartedly.
Perhaps most surprising, however, was the resistance that came from the very people who stood to benefit most from change. The artisans and workers who had long suffered under the yoke of the old regime were often skeptical of the new order that was being ushered in. To them, change was not a panacea, but a source of uncertainty and upheaval.
In the end, the resistance to change came from a complex interplay of factors – fear, self-interest, and a deep-seated inertia that made it difficult for people to break free from the familiar comforts of the past. And as the revolution unfolded, it became clear that overcoming this resistance would be one of the greatest challenges facing the leaders of the new France.
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