Explain the important development that
took place immediatly after French Resolution
reading to growth of France as a nation.
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Answer :
The feeling of clear cut expression of nationalism or collective identity came to France with the French Revolution in 1789. Various measures and practises were adopted by French Revolutionaries which proclaimed that a nation is made by its people and only they can shape up its destiny concept of a community which is united under one flag and enjoying equal rights came into existence.
Following were the steps taken by French Revolutionaries to create a feeling of collective identity among people :
• The idea of La Patrie (fatherland) and Le Citoyne (Citizen) were emphasised with the nation.
• A new tricolour flag was choosen to replace the royal standard.
• Uniform laws were formulated for all citizens under a centralised administrative system.
• The body of active citizens elected the Estate's General and the Estate's General was renamed as the National Assembly.
• New Hymns were composed, oaths taken and martyrs commemorated in the name of nation.