Wednesday, 1 May 2019

The French Revolution

Q9 Explain the events/incidents which led to the outbreak of French Revolution.
Ans9 (a) Meeting of Estate General.   In the meeting of Estate General called by Louis XVI on 5 May 1789 to increase the taxes, the members of 3rd estate were made to stand. Women, peasants and artisans were not allowed to enter.
(b) Demand for one vote one person    In the meeting of Estate General, the 3rd estate demanded for one vote one person which was rejected by the King.
(c) Winters created worse situation.
(d) The members of 3rd estate believed in removing the feudal privileges of the nobles and clergy. They declared themselves as the National Assembly.
(e) The peasants revolted in the countryside.
Q10 Write a short note on Napoleon Bonaparte.
Ans10 (a) Napoleon crowned himself as the emperor of France in 1804.
(b) He set out to conquer the neighbouring countries and putting his own relatives or family members.
(c) He brought out laws such as protection of private property and a uniform system of weights and measures.
(d) He was also seen as a liberator who was expected to bring freedom.
(e) He soon became a threat for the kings of Europe and was finally defeated at Waterloo in 1815.

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