Question

Explain how print culture ossisted the growth of french revolution

Answer 1

n French Revolution, print culture played an important role
(i) Print materials like newspapers and books popularised the ideas of the enlightenment thinkers. They gave a critical commentary on tradition, superstition and despotism in contemporary society.
They suggested that everything should be judged through application of reason and rationality. They criticised the sacred authority of church and the despotic power of the state. They questioned about the legitimacy of a social order based on tradition.
The writings of Voltaire and Rousseau were read widely. Those who read them developed an attitude of questioning, criticism and judging on the basis of rationality.
(it) Print created a new culture of dialogue and debate. All values, norms and institutions were re-evaluated and public recognised the need to question existing ideas and beliefs.
(iit) By the 1780s, there was an outpouring of literature, cartoons and caricatures which circulated everywhere and led to the growth of hostile sentiments against the monarchy. In this way, print helped people to think differently.

Answer 2

Answer:

This is how print culture was associated with French Revolution and created conditions that led to French Revolution:

• The Print help in the popularization of ideas of philosophers and enlightenment thinkers.
• The enlightenment thinkers included Voltaire and Rousseau, etc.
• They criticized the superstitions and despotism.
• They argued the reasons and judged everything on the basis of nationality.

• This help in creating a new culture of dialogue and debate.
• All the institutions and values were evaluated with the help of debates.
• All the ideas and beliefs were questioned.

• New literature started getting existed in the society.
• It included questioning royalty and social orders.
• Cartoons and caricatures started describing the pleasures of monarchy and the sufferings of common people.
• Thus, finally leading to the sentiments against the monarchy.

This is how French revolution started.