1- What is subsistence crisis? Mention any three factors responsible for subsistence crisis in France.
2- Define the term ‘Middle Class’. What was the source of income of the middle class?
3- Discuss the role of the Middle Class/Philosophers in the French Revolution?
4- What compelled (forced) Louis XVI to raise taxes in France? Which Assembly in France alone had the authority to vote on new taxes?
5-Why were the representatives of Third Estate disappointed with the pattern of voting in the Estates General?
6- When and where was the formation of National Assembly announced?
7- What was the main objective of the draft constitution of 1791?
8-What was the main difference between ‘active citizens’ and ‘passive citizens’?
9-Mention any four political symbols which came up during the French Revolution and explain their significance.
10- What changes were seen in the regime of Robespierre’s government? Why was this period known as “the Reign of Terror”?
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Answer:
Subsistence crisis refers to an extreme situation where the basic means of livelihood are endangered.
Factors are:-
1- the population of France rose to 28 million which increased the demand for foodgrains.
2- the price of bread increased which made it unaffordable for many people as their wages could not pace with the price of bread.
3- Therefore, the gap between the poor and the rich widened.
4- Things became worse whenever a drought or hail occurred which reduced the harvest.
All these factors led to subsistence crisis in France.
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Answer:
1. Subsistence crisis can be defined as an extreme situation where the basic means of livelihood are endangered.
factors
1- the population of France rose to 28 million which increased the demand for foodgrains. 2- the price of bread increased which made it unaffordable for many people as their wages could not pace with the price of bread.
3- Therefore, the gap between the poor and the rich widened.