Question

Ch French revolution.
Class 9
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Q. Would you agree with the view that the message of universal rights was beset with contradiction? Explain​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The message of universal right was beset with contradictions.Many ideals in the "Declaration of rights of man and Citizen"were not clear in their meanings e.g

I) The law has the right to forbid only actions injurious to society did not mention about criminal offences against other individuals.

II) The declaration stated that "law is the expression of general will.All citizens have right to participate in its formation..All citizens are equal before it". However France became an constitutional monarchy but still millions of citizens were not allowed to vote at all.This was a striking contrast to the ideals that revolution espoused.When the Jacobin's assumed power they had very harsh policies and so the weather middle classes became powerful.The political instability of such regimes ultimately made napoleon to monarch at France