The French Revolution

The French Revolution

VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (VSAQ)

1. What happened on July 14, 1789, in Paris? Ans:- On July 14, 1789, people in Paris were alarmed because the king s...

11. What did the crowd hope to find at the Bastille? Ans:- The crowd hoped to find ammunition when they stormed the...

21. When was the draft of the National Assembly's constitution completed, and what was its main objective? Ans:- Th...

31. Who belonged to the third estate? Or Which estate of the French society paid all taxes? Ans:- The third estat...

41. Who participated in revolts against taxes and food scarcity in the past? Ans:- Peasants and workers participated...

51. When was the last meeting of the Estates General before 1789? Ans:- The last meeting was in 1614. 52. How many...

61. What rights are considered natural and inalienable? Ans:- Natural rights include liberty, property, security, an...

71. Who were the Jacobins mainly composed of? Ans:- They were mainly small shopkeepers and artisans . 72. What did...

81. Which cities benefited from the slave trade? Ans:- Port cities like Bordeaux and Nantes became wealthy due to th...

91. Name the classes which formed the privileged estates. Ans:- The clergy and the nobility constituted the privile...

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (SAQ)

1. What were the main reasons for France's financial crisis during Louis XVI's reign? Ans:- France faced a severe f...

2. How was French society structured in the late eighteenth century, and who bore the tax burden? Ans:- French soci...

3. Who was Rousseau? Ans:- Rousseau was a French philosopher who expanded on Locke's ideas by advocating for a typ...

4. What is the name of the national anthem of France? Ans:- It is called "La Marseillaise" and was composed by the...

5. Which Indian individuals responded to the ideas coming from revolutionary France? Ans:- Two Indian figures who...

6. A large number of Jacobins came to be known as 'Sans-culottes'. What did this term mean? Ans:- A significant gro...

7. Which rights were the 'natural and inalienable' rights according to the French Constitution? Ans:- The Constitu...

8. What were the views of John Locke in inspiring the people for the French Revolution? Ans:- In his book "Two Trea...

9. Who formed the First and Second Estates of French Society? Ans:- The clergy and nobility constituted the first...

10. Why did the French government increase the taxes? Ans:- To cover its regular expenses—like maintaining an army...

11. Why was the treasury empty when Louis XVI ascended the throne? Ans:- Years of prolonged warfare had depleted Fr...

12. When was the National Assembly recognized? Ans:- Louis XVI ultimately recognized the National Assembly in July...

13. Which social groups emerged as 'middle class' in 18th century France? Ans:- The social groups that accumulated...

14. What privileges did the nobility and clergy have, and how did this affect the peasants? Ans:- The nobility and...

15. What were the main reasons for Louis XVI calling the Estates General in 1789? Ans:- Louis XVI called the Estate...

16. How can you say that Louis XVI was a despotic ruler? Ans:- Louis XVI of the Bourbon dynasty became king in 1774...

17. What rights were provided by the French Constitution? Ans:- The Constitution started with the Declaration of th...

18. Who was Mirabeau? Ans:- Mirabeau, born into a noble family, was a representative of the Third Estate who addres...

19. Based on the French Constitution of 1791, who were known as 'active citizens'? Or Who all got the right to vote for...

20. Explain why the artist has portrayed the nobleman as the spider and the peasant as the fly. Ans:- The spider pr...

21. How was the meeting of Estates General called by Louis XVI attended by three Estates? Ans:- The First and Seco...

22. What does subsistence crisis mean? What led to the subsistence crisis in France? Ans:- Subsistence Crisis: This...

23. What demands did the third estate make during the Estates General assembly? Ans:- During the Estates General as...

24. What actions did the National Assembly take after being formed, and what was their impact? Ans:- After forming...

25. What led to the storming of the Palace of the Tuileries on August 10, 1792? Ans:- The storming of the Palace of...

26. How did the National Assembly change the government structure in France? Ans:- The National Assembly voted to a...

27. What do you know about the political clubs formed in France? Ans:- Many people felt that the revolution needed...

28. What was Guillotine? How was it used? Ans:- A guillotine is a device made up of two poles and a blade used to b...

29. Describe the picture in your own words. What are the images that the artist has used to communicate the following id...

30. What challenges did women face during the French Revolution, and how did they respond? Ans:- Women faced many c...

31. What legal changes were made to improve the lives of women during the revolution? Ans:- During the early years...

32. How did the American War of Independence add more debt to France? Ans:- The French army aided the thirteen Ame...

33. How were some basic rights set forth in Olympe de Gouges different from the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen...

34. Elucidate the contribution of Mirabeau in the formation of the National Assembly. Or What was the contribution of Mi...

35. How did the Reign of Terror impact women’s rights and political involvement? Ans:- During the Reign of Terror,...

36. How did the French people ultimately get the right to vote for all citizens? Ans:- In the summer of 1792, the J...

37. What was a 'Directory'? Why was it removed from France? Ans:- After the Jacobins fell from power, a new Constit...

39. How did the fall of Bastille prison become the immediate cause of the French Revolution? Ans:- On the morning o...

40. How did peasants protest against the feudal lords or nobles of France? Ans:- Rumors spread that the manor landl...

41. What was the immediate cause of the French Revolution? Ans:- Due to poor harvests, bread prices increased, and...

42. When did France become a Republic? Ans:- The newly elected assembly was named the Convention. On September 21,...

43. Which groups of French society would have gained from the Constitution of 1791? Which groups would have had reason t...

44. Differentiate between Active and Passive Citizens. Ans:- (i) Active Citizens: Only men over the age of 25 who...

45. Who represented the National Assembly on 5th May 1789? Ans:- On May 5, 1789, Louis XVI convened an assembly of...

46. How did women suffer in France? Ans:- Most women needed to work for a living, taking on roles such as laundress...

47. Which laws were made to improve the status of women in French society? Ans:- At the start, the revolutionary go...

48. What was the immediate cause of the French Revolution? Ans:- A harsh winter resulted in a poor harvest, leading...

49 Who were the sans-culottes, and what did they represent during the revolution? Ans:- The sans-culottes were memb...

50. Which proposal of the third estate was rejected by the Estates General? Ans:- The Third Estate insisted that vo...

51. What do you know about the 'Estates General'? Ans:- The Estates General was a political assembly that represen...

52. Identify the symbols that stand for liberty, equality, and fraternity. Ans:- Liberty:- The broken chain and t...

53. Imagine the impact of the events in France on neighboring countries such as Prussia, Austria-Hungary or Spain, all o...

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (LAQ)

1. What were the key factors that contributed to the social and economic discontent in France during the late eighteenth...

2. What was the important law that came into effect soon after the storming of the Bastille in the summer of 1789? How d...

3. How did the actions of the National Assembly and the events surrounding the French Revolution lead to significant cha...

4. What were the results of the French Revolution for France? Or What landmark decisions were taken by the National...

5. What was Marseillaise? What led to the formation of Marseillaise? Ans:- The "Marseillaise" is a patriotic song w...

6. How did the events leading up to and during the French Revolution transform France from a monarchy to a republic?...

7. Describe the circumstances leading to the outbreak of revolutionary protest in France. Ans:- The outbreak of rev...

8. Explain the triangular slave trade carried on during the 18th and 19th centuries. Ans:- The triangular slave tr...

9. Describe the legacy of the French Revolution for the people of the world during the 19th and 20th centuries. Ans...

10. What is the significance of 'The Tennis Court Oath' in the French Revolution? Ans:- The representatives of the...

11. What is the role of philosophers in the French Revolution? Ans:- The ideas of philosophers inspired people to f...

12. Why do you think that a growing middle class in France envisages an end to the privileges? Ans:- i. Historical...

13. Draw up a list of democratic rights we enjoy today whose origins could be traced to the French Revolution. Or Ment...

14. What do you know about the triangular slave trade? What legislative measures were taken to end slavery in the French...

15. What was the impact of the French Revolution on the world? Give your points. Or What was the impact of the French...

16. What were the causes of the empty treasure of France under Louis XVI? Assess any three causes. Or State any five c...

17. What kinds of freedoms were granted to the citizens of France after the French Revolution? Ans:- i. An import...

18. The French Revolution popularised many symbols. Each symbol depicted some basic values. Mention such symbols and rel...

19. In 'The Spirit of the Laws', Montesquieu proposed a division of power within the government between the Legislative,...

20. Why did the subsistence crisis frequently occur in France during the Old Regime? Or List any five reasons that l...

NCERT SOLUTION

1. Describe the circumstances leading to the outbreak of revolutionary protest in France? Ans:- Several factors c...

2. Which groups of French society benefited from the revolution? Which groups were forced to relinquish power? Which se...

3. Describe the legacy of the French Revolution for the peoples of the world during the nineteenth and twentieth centu...

4. Draw up a list of democratic rights we enjoy today whose origins could be traced to the French Revolution. A...

5. Would you agree with the view that the message of universal rights was beset with contradictions? Explain. Ans...

6. How would you explain the rise of Napoleon? Ans:- The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte can be attributed to several...

SUMMARY

Introduction to the Events of July 14, 1789 i. On July 14, 1789, Paris was filled with fear and chaos. ii. The king had...

French Society in the Late Eighteenth Century 1. Louis XVI's Reign: Louis XVI, from the Bourbon family, became king of...

The Struggle to Survive in France (1715-1789) 1. Population Growth: France's population increased from about 23 million...

Growing Middle Class and Their Role in Social Change 1. Past Revolts: In earlier times, peasants and workers revolted a...

Outbreak of the Revolution 1. Need for Tax Increases: Louis XVI needed to raise taxes due to France's financial problem...

France Becomes a Constitutional Monarchy 1. Drafting the Constitution (1791): The National Assembly completed the cons...

The Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen 1. Equality and Natural Rights: i. All men are born free and have equal ri...

France Abolishes Monarchy and Becomes a Republic 1. Tense Situation: After Louis XVI signed the Constitution, he secret...

Reign of Terror (1793-1794) 1. What It Was: The Reign of Terror was a period during the French Revolution when the gove...

Directory's Rule in France 1. Rise of the Middle Class: After the fall of the Jacobin government, wealthier middle-clas...

Did Women Have a Revolution? 1. Active Participation: Women were actively involved in the events leading to significant...

The Abolition of Slavery 1. Importance of French Colonies: The French colonies, particularly in the Caribbean (like Mar...

The Revolution and Everyday Life 1. Everyday Changes: After 1789, the French Revolution brought changes to the daily li...