Explain the measures and practices introduced by the French revolutionaries to create a
sense of collective identity amongst the French people
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Answer:
The french revolution resulted in the transfer of power from the monarchy to the people
1. the concep of la patrie and le citoyen was introduced
2. Equality before law was established
3. A new tri colour flag was deisgned for the nation
4. New hyms were composed and martyrs were commoerated who sacrificed their life for the nation
5. Regional dilects were discourged and Frnch was made manditory
Explanation:
Answer:
(i) The ideas of La Patrie (the fatherland) and Le (the citizen) emphasized the notion of united community enjoying equal rights under a constitution.
(ii) A new French flag, tricolour was chosen to replace the Royal Standard.
(iii) Estates General was elected by the body of active citizens and renamed the National Assembly.
(iv) New hymns were composed and martyrs commemorated all in the name of the nation.
(v) A centralized system of administration was introduced, uniform laws were made for all citizens