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प्रश्न
Attempt an account of “September Massacres”.
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उत्तर
- In 1792, when foreign armies advanced into French territory and defeated the French troops, the Commune of Paris suspected the treachery of the king and his supporters.
- The Commune of Paris enforced martial law and attacked the king’s palace.
- When the king ordered shooting by his Swiss guards, the people of Paris hunted down the supporters of monarchy under their leader Marat.
- In three days, from September 2, about 1500 suspected dissidents were put in prison. After a trial, they were killed and this incident is called “September Massacres.”
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank:
_________________ was chosen as the commander of the American troops in the war against the British.
State whether the following is true or false:
The French Revolution laid the foundation of a democratic government.
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentences:
In what way did the American Revolution influence the Indian Constitution?
The American War of Independence was the first organized political revolution in the history of the world. In this context answer the following question:
How was an American colony governed? Why were the colonists resentful?
Write a short note on the Boston Tea Party.
The defeat of British at ____________ paved the way for the friendship between France and America.
The____________ Act insisted on repaying the debt in gold or silver.
Choose the correct statement
- The American War of Independence was as much a civil war as a war against the British.
- The British forces emerged victorious in York Town.
- The nobles in France were supportive of the rising middle class.
- The British Parliament repealed the Townshend Act except the tax on paper.
Match the following
| 1. John Winthrop | France Finance Minister |
| 2. Turgot | July 4 |
| 3. The Spirit of laws | Britain and France |
| 4. Marie Antoinette | Massachusetts Bay |
| 5. Seven years war | Louis XV |
| 6. American Independence Day | Montesquieu |
______ was the founder of the Society of Friends.
