The uprising in 1871 that attempted to raise the economic and social status of workers in France is known as the Paris Commune. This radical socialist and revolutionary government briefly ruled Paris from March 18 to May 28, 1871. Following France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, the Commune sought to implement progressive reforms and establish a more equitable society through direct democracy. However, it faced strong opposition from the French government, which ultimately crushed the Commune in a violent crackdown during "La Semaine Sanglante" (The Bloody Week). The events surrounding the Paris Commune significantly influenced socialist movements worldwide.