Question

1) What did the revolutionary government do to improve the condition of women in France?

2) Mention the limitations of the constitution of France drafted in 1791?

3) Describe the “three estates” of the French society before the outbreak of the revolution.

Do you agree that it was divided on the basis of privileges?

4) The period from 1793 to 1794 is referred to as „Reign of Terror‟. Explain.

5) What was subsistence crisis? Mention the factors responsible for the crisis.

6) How did the revolution affect the everyday life of the French people?

7) A) Define the following terms :-

i. Tithe

ii. Taille

iii. Clergy

B) Explain the following symbols:

i. The winged women

ii. The broken chain

Answer 1

1. they gave them right to vote

3.the three estates were made when the French revolution was started
first estate contained churh people commonly known as clergy
second estate contained nobilty i.e. Brahmins
third estate contained common people
No