Question

Discuss the effect of the abolition of censorship in france

Answer 1

Abolition of censorship changed the lives of people in France.

(i) Now the declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen proclaimed freedom of speech and expression as natural right.

(ii) News papers, books, pamphlets flooded the town and country side.

(iii) All events were described and discussed.

(iv) Freedom of press meant opposing views could be expressed.

Answer 2

Censorship on media in France was abolished in the year 1789.This gave the media freedom to report the flwas in the monarchy.Phamplets and many articles were written against the then governing body.Government was openly criticised by the media and people.