<human>:  What was the Commune?
<bot>: The Commune was a revolutionary government of Paris that lasted for 3 months in 1871. It was formed after the French government was overthrown during the Paris Commune of 1871. The Commune was led by the people of Paris and was the first time that the French people had a say in how they were governed. It was a very successful revolution, and was able to create a new government that was much more democratic and representative.