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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
The French Revolution of 1789 was a milestone and a major turning point in human history. In this context discuss the following causes:
An inefficient, corrupt administration
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उत्तर
The administration was corrupt and inefficient. The officials were selfish and unconcerned about the welfare of the people. King Louis XVI was pleasure-loving and extravagant. He was completely ignorant of and indifferent to the sufferings of the common people and was greatly influenced by his beautiful and ambitious wife, Marie Antoinette. Together they squandered money on festivities and pleasures and emptied the royal treasury.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blanks:
The Industrial Revolution sparked off a mad scramble for _________ in Asia and Africa.
State whether the following is true or false:
Capitalism is a set of economic theories based on the belief that the government should control the main industries.
With reference to the following point explain the social effects of the Industrial Revolution:
Harsh living conditions of workers
This picture depicts a very important event in world history wherein a great mob is shown attacking a state prison.
Name the event.
State whether the following statement is true or false:
The French Revolution began with the storming of Bastille in 1789.
Answer the following question
Why did the French Revolution take place?
Who were Puritans? Why did they leave England?
The execution of Louis XVI was on ______.
How did the Reign of Terror end?
How did Napolean become the Emperor of France?
