Question

The first clear expression of nationalism came with the French Revolution in 1789'. In view of the statement, identify the features of a nation in post-revolutionary France.

Answer 1

Answer:

Nationalism is a feeling of people within a state territory which make them develop a sense of collective identity and share history or descent. This feeling works as a binding force among people to think about the state primarily and denies individualism.Before 1789, France was under absolute monarchy. With French revolution, Monarch was throne out and a sovereign body of French citizens was established. This revolution made France the nation-state and made many political and constitutional changes like:- A new french flag was adopted to replace former royal standard.- The estate general, renamed as General assembly, became an elected body.- Centralized administration and uniform civil laws were made for citizens.

- Uniform weighing and measurement system was adopted.- French became the national language of France.All these changes gives a clear expression of collectivism and gave people true power to shape the destiny of France. Thus France became a nation-state and world got a clear expression of nationalism through the French revolution.

Answer 2

French Revolution in 1789

Explanation:

French Revolution in 1789

1. Led to the transfer of sovereignty from the monarchy to a body of French citizens.  
2. French revolutionaries created a sense of collective identity amongst the French people.
3. The ideas of  a united community enjoying equal rights under a constitution was envisioned.
4. French flag and other national symbols were introduced to encourage the sense of nationalism.
5. Regional dialects were discouraged and French became the common language of the nation.
6. It instilled a sense of nationalism and liberalism in the people of other countries in Europe.
7. Central administration and uniform law was imposed.