Question

Explain any three measures or practices which created a sense of collective identity amongst the french people

Answer 1

The first clear cut expression of nationalism came in France with the french revolution in 1789.
1.The introduction of la patrie and le citoyen emphasised the notion of a united community enjoying equal rights under a constitution.
2.A new french flag,the tricolour,was chosen to replace the former royal standard.
3.The estates general was elected by the body of active citizens, and renamed the national assembly.
4.New hymns were composed oaths taken and martyrs commemorated all in the name of the nation.
5.Regional dialects were discouraged and french was declared as the common language of the nation.

Answer 2

(i) They introduced the ideas of la patrie (the fatherland) and Ie citoyen (the citizen), emphasizing the concept of a united community enjoying equal rights under a Constitution.

(ii) They choose a new French flag, the tricolour, to replace the royal standard.

(iii) The Estates General was elected by the body of active citizens and renamed the National Assembly.