Question

what were the measures and practices introduced by the french revolutanaries to create a sense of collective identity

Answer 1

In social and political movements, Collective Identity is the way how the movement attains commitment and cohesion. It is the tactic to unite the people for a cause. 

During the French revolution, people were united through different ways. They were as described below:

(i)The revolutionaries replaced the white monarch flag with a tricolored flag that symbolized the unity among the people. It showed that people of all backgrounds are united for justice. 

(ii)Hymns on unity and determination were written that kept the people motivated to work together. Even the French national anthem was written during this period. 

(iii)The revolutionaries only spoke the Parisian French which was spoken only by the natives. They did not speak any international level that showed that they were together in terms of culture and language. 

Answer 2

Answer:

The measures and practices by French revolutionary for collective identity.

Explanation:

•The ideas of LA PATRIE and LECITOYEN emphasized.

•A new French flag, the tricolor was chosen.

•The Estate General was elected by the active citizens.

•The elected body of citizen renamed as National Assembly.

•Oaths were taken.

•A centralized administrative system was implemented.

•Formulated uniform laws.

•A uniform system of weights and measures were adopted.

•French became the common language of the nation.