Questions
1. Describe the circumstances leading to the outbreak of revolutionary protest
in France.
2. Which groups of French society benefited from the revolution? Which
groups were forced to relinquish power? Which sections of society would
have been disappointed with the outcome of the revolution?
3. Describe the legacy of the French Revolution for the peoples of the world
during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
4. Draw up a list of democratic rights we enjoy today whose origins could be
traced to the French Revolution.
5. Would you agree with the view that the message of universal rights was
beset with contradictions? Explain.
6. How would you explain the rise of Napoleon?
Answers
Answer:
1.the estates general was more inclined to support the first and second classes who were the nobles. The commoners were omitted from the meeting in 1789. They were not allowed to vote for any general issues.
2.The third house (commoners) benefitted from the French Revolution and the King Louis XVI was guillotined. The nobles relinquished power and monarchy was abolished.
3. The French Revolution inspired many Countries such as The USA , India to break free off the British crown. The revolution emphasized the importance of power of common working class.
4. List of Democratic rights:-
- Universal Adult Franchise (right to vote)
- right to equality
- right to life
- right against exploitation
5. yes. Universal rights is good in theory , but , some people discriminate other people on the basis of colour , race , community , culture , region, caste , nationality etc.
6. Napoleon was initially a soldier who rose up to the highest ranks. The monarchy was replaced by a Directory which was ineffective. Napoleon overthrew the directory and was instrumental in the development of France as a military power.
Answer:
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