Question

How did the French Revolution pave the way for democracy in Europe? Discuss any three points.

Answer 1

(a) The French Revolution of 1789 marked the end of absolute monarchy and paved the way for a republican government.

(b) This government upheld the theory of popular sovereignty and laid the foundation of the most important democratic principle, i.e., government should be based on the consent of the governed.

(c) The French Revolution also abolished the privileges and powers of the French feudal classes which was a very revolutionary step for every government in Europe at that time was based on privileges.

(d) Equality before law and freedom of speech and press were also given to the people which are important principles of democracy.

Answer 2

it was the mission of French people to liberate the people of Europe from despotism

they help other people of Europe to make Nation states like them

matternich once remarked that when France sneezes all the Europe catches cold it means that Europe was affected by what was going on France