Question:
What was the impact of the French Revolution in France?
Answer:
The impact of the French Revolution in France can be summarized as:
- End of Monarchy: It marked the end of absolute monarchy and paved way for a republic government.
- Laid foundation of Democratic Principles: It upheld the theory of sovereignty and laid foundation of the democratic principles i.e. government decisions should be based on the consent of her citizens.
- Ideas of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity: The slogans of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity became the founding milestones for a democratic nations.
- Declaration of Rights and Equality: The declaration provided equality among the citizens for all public offices, freedom of speech and expression was granted and freedom from arrest without a proven cause was implemented.
- Abolition of Censorship: Mass media was allowed Freedom of press was granted.
- Taxes to be paid by all: Taxes would be borne by all the people irrespective of their status.
- Religious Freedom: It guaranteed free exercise of religious worship and abolished the taxes collected by the churches.
- Reforms and New Initiatives: New initiatives and reforms were carried out in education, administration and judiciary domain.
The French Revolution
Q 1.
From where Jacobin's club got its name? Who was the leader of Jacobin's club?
Q 2.
What role did women of France of third Estate play in French revolution?
Q 3.
When did the Assembly pass a decree abolishing the feudal system of obligations and taxes?
Q 4.
Why 'Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen' is considered as a revolutionary document in french revolution?
Q 5.
What was the impact of the French Revolution in France?
Q 6.
What is the importance of the document 'Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen'?
Q 7.
What were the different political groups operating in the Legislative Assembly during French revolution?
Q 8.
What was the legacy of the French Revolution?
Q 9.
What was the outcome of Battle of Waterloo? When did this battle occur?
Q 10.
What was Rousseau's concept about the state?
Q 11.
When did Louis XVI called for The Estates General? When was it convened last time?
Q 12.
Who authored the book 'The Spirit of the Laws'? What was proposed in this book?
Q 13.
Who was the president of USA during French revolution?
Q 14.
What principles were supported by the revolution?
Q 15.
What was the important aim of setting up Directory? What was the final outcome after appointing the Directory?
Q 16.
What impact did French Revolution have on slave trade?
Q 17.
Write a short note on 'Reign of Terror'.
Q 18.
Which cities became prosperous because of slave trade?
Q 19.
Important Terms to remember.
Q 20.
Who were allowed to vote for the formation of the National Assembly?
Q 21.
Explain how did the freedom of speech and expression under the revolutionary government in France promote the ideals of Liberty and Equality into everyday practice.
Q 22.
Arrange the following events of French Revolution in chronological order (what happened next).
(i) Louis XVI is guillotined.
(ii) the Oath of the Tennis Court
(iii) The Bastille falls
(iv) French Republic is declared.
(v) The Great Fear
Q 23.
What was The Great Fear in French revolution?
Q 24.
What was the role of French philosophers and revolutionary thinkers in the French Revolution?
