Q3 Write a short note on national and inalienable rights.
Ans3 (a) The constitution of France began with a Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens.
(b) Rights such as right to life, freedom of speech,freed of opinion, equality before law were established as natural and inalienable rights.
(c) It was the duty of the state to protect each citizen's natural rights.
Q4 List and explain the successful achievements of the National Assembly from 1789-1791.
Ans4 Successful achievements of the National Assembly
(a) Adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens which upheld the equality of all before law, eligibility of all for public offices and freedom of speech and expression.
(b) Burden of taxation must be borne by all.
(c) A new constitution was formed providing a constitutional monarchy. Powers of monarch were limited and legislative powers were given to the National Assembly.
Q5 Who were Jacobins? What was their role in emergence of France as a Republic?
Ans5 (a) Jacobins were the most radical and ruthless of the political groups formed in the wake of the French Revolution.
(b) They were the members of the Democratic club established in 1789.
(c) They were led by Maximilian Robespierre.
(d) Angered by the short supplies and high prices of food grains Jacobins stormed the palace of the Tuileries.
The king's guards were killed and the king was held hostage for several hours. The assembly later, voted to imprison the royal family. Elections were held in which every man of 21 years and above got right to vote. The Convention was known as newly elected assembly, which abolished monarchy and declared France a Republic.
Ans3 (a) The constitution of France began with a Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens.
(b) Rights such as right to life, freedom of speech,freed of opinion, equality before law were established as natural and inalienable rights.
(c) It was the duty of the state to protect each citizen's natural rights.
Q4 List and explain the successful achievements of the National Assembly from 1789-1791.
Ans4 Successful achievements of the National Assembly
(a) Adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens which upheld the equality of all before law, eligibility of all for public offices and freedom of speech and expression.
(b) Burden of taxation must be borne by all.
(c) A new constitution was formed providing a constitutional monarchy. Powers of monarch were limited and legislative powers were given to the National Assembly.
Q5 Who were Jacobins? What was their role in emergence of France as a Republic?
Ans5 (a) Jacobins were the most radical and ruthless of the political groups formed in the wake of the French Revolution.
(b) They were the members of the Democratic club established in 1789.
(c) They were led by Maximilian Robespierre.
(d) Angered by the short supplies and high prices of food grains Jacobins stormed the palace of the Tuileries.
The king's guards were killed and the king was held hostage for several hours. The assembly later, voted to imprison the royal family. Elections were held in which every man of 21 years and above got right to vote. The Convention was known as newly elected assembly, which abolished monarchy and declared France a Republic.
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