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25. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows: In order to discuss and voice their interests women started their own political clubs and newspapers. About sixty women’s clubs came up in different French cities. The Society of Revolutionary and Republican Women was the most famous of them. One of their main demands was that women enjoy the same political rights as men. Women were disappointed that the Constitution of 1791 reduced them to passive citizens. They demanded the right to vote, to be elected to the Assembly and to hold political office. Only then, they felt, would their interests be represented in the new government .In the early years, the revolutionary government did introduce laws that helped improve the lives of women. Together with the creation of state schools, schooling was made compulsory for all girls. Their fathers could no longer force them into marriage against their will .Marriage was made into a contract entered into freely and registered under civil law. Divorce was made legal, and could be applied for by both women and men. Women could now train for jobs, could become artists or run small businesses. Women struggle for equal right however continued During the Reign of Terror the new government issued laws ordering the closure of Women’s club and banning their political activities .Many women were arrested and a number of them executed. Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option Your answer 25.1. Which of the following reasons correctly describes women’s disappointment with the Constitution of 1791. 1 point (a) Women were not given entry to the estate general. (b)Women were declared as active citizens. (c) Women were reduced to passive citizens. (d) Women were not elected to the assembly. Clear selection 25.2 . What did women focus on through out their participation in the revolution 1 point (a) To form political club (b) To get right to vote (c) To increase their wages (d) To run small businesses. 25.3. What law was passed by the revolutionary government to improve the lives of women. 1 point (a) . Right to vote (b) . Right to get elected to the assembly. (c) Women were asked to hold political office. (d) . Women could now train for jobs. Clear selection 25.4 .Which activities of women was banned during the Reign of Terror. 1 point (a) . Social activities. (b) Political activities (c) . Economic activities (d) . Cultural activities​

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Answer:

25.1 is c ,25.2 is b,25.3 is b,25.4 is b

Explanation:

25.1 (c) Women were reduced to passive citizens.

25.2(b) To get right to vote

25.3(b) Right to get elected to the assembly.

25.4(b) Political activities