Wednesday, February 21, 2024

 


1

Describe the circumstances leading to the outbreak of revolutionary protest in France.

 

Ø France and Britain had fought wars for American independence which burdened the French economy. Thus, the public had to pay more taxes and was frustrated.

Ø The people being born in privileged families were given more important positions due to which the commoners had little scope for growth into the society.

Ø The power of the society was concentrated in the hands of a few families which again led to discontent among the people.

Ø Due to the emergence of the middle class, the revolution could sustain as they were not underprivileged and raised their voice against such unjust practices instead of simply giving in.

2

Describe the legacy of the French Revolution for the peoples of the world during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

 

Ø Ideasof Liberty, Equality and Fraternity and Democratic Rights. These ideas spread from France to the rest of the Europe during 19th century.                                                                                                           

Ø Right to life, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Opinion, Equality before Law, were established as ‘natural and inalienable’ rights, that is, they belonged to each human being by birth and could not be taken away.

Ø  It inspired the people of Asia, Africa and Latin America to work on the idea of freedom.

Ø  In many colonized areas people started dreaming of ‘Sovereign Nation States’.

Ø Abolition of Feudal systems.      

                                                                                                                                                                                                        

 

 

 

 

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