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Question
This picture depicts a very important event in world history wherein a great mob is shown attacking a state prison.
Give a brief account of the developments that followed this event.
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Solution
This incident marked the beginning of the revolutions. The newly formed National Assembly consisting of the representatives of the Third Estate took over the control of the affairs of France. It adopted the famous Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizens- a landmark in the history of human progress. By 1791, a new constitution was drawn up for France.
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Match the following:
| A | B |
| 1. Industrial Revolution | (a) India |
| 2. socialism | (b) Colonies |
| 3. Trade unions | (c) Factory System |
| 4. Imperialism | (d) Equal Share of Wealth |
| 5. British colony | (e) Better working Conditions of Workers |
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentences:
Mention two characteristic features of the French monarchy.
Answer the following question briefly:
With reference to the French Revolution, discuss the following:
The adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen and its fundamental principles
Briefly discuss the inequalities and injustices in French society.
Sketch the role of Lafayette in the French Revolution.
The Spirit of Laws and the Persian letters were written by ______.
Marat played a major role in ______.
What were the causes for France to go through a period of economic crisis on the eve of the French Revolution?
Write a note on the National Assembly formed during the course of the French Revolution.
Answer all questions given under the heading.
Flight to Varennes
- Why did the king decide to escape from Paris?
- Where did he escape to?
- Who arrested him?
- Where has he placed virtually a prisoner?
