Question

legacy of french revolution

Answer 1

One of the legacies of the French Revolution is a document called The Declaration of the Rights of Man, which became part of French law on 16 August 1789. This document was based on the ideas of Rousseau and the American Constitution. It promised freedom to the people of France

Answer 2

(i) The French Revolutionary ideas of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity became inspiring ideals that motivated political movements in the world in the 19th and 20th centuries. The social and political changes that took place all over Europe can be traced to the French Revolution.

(ii) The idea of Liberty expressed in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen laid the foundation of a new social order. Liberty, political and personal became a universal creed.

(iii) Personal liberty led to the abolition of serfdom and freed the peasantry from the tyranny of the landed aristocracy and the church. It brought in the age of capitalism.

(iv) Political liberty of democratic rights found expression in abolition of privileges and despotism of monarchs.

(v) The idea of the Equality led to the end of society based on privileges. It led to increasing recognition of the interests of the masses. All individuals had rights, became the new language of politics.

(vi) Another great legacy of the French Revolution was the idea of nationalism sovereignty of the people. The greatest effect was starting of mass movements all over the world. This was the potent force in reshaping the boundaries of Europe and South America.

(vii) The Revolution acted as a guiding force for the peoples of colonies like India.

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