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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:
In 1776, the representatives of the colonists met at Philadelphia and adopted a _______________.
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The Congress of Vienna was hosted by ______________.
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England had ______________ in North America.
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A new country called ________________ was born after the American Revolution.
The defeat of British at ____________ paved the way for the friendship between France and America.
Candide was written by ____________.
The moderate liberals who wanted to retain Louis XVI as a limited monarchy were called____________.
What was the background for the storming of Bastille Prison?
State the reasons for the meeting of the First Continental Congress in 1774 in Philadelphia.
Answer all questions given under the heading.
Declaration of Independence
- When was the pamphlet Common Sense published?
- Who moved a resolution for independence?
- Who drafted the Declaration of Independence? When was it adopted by Congress?
- Mention the significance of this day.
