French Revolution in 1789
1. France was a territorial state in 1789 under the rule of an absolute monarch.
2. Political and constitutional changes led to transfer of power from monarchy to democracy.
3. The revolution proclaimed people’s power in shaping the destiny of the nation.
4. The French revolutionaries introduced various measures and practices to create a sense of collectiveness amongst the French people.
5. Ideas of ‘Fatherland’ and ‘citizenship’ were emphasized and a notion of united nation, enjoying equal rights under one constitution was emphasized.
6. A new tricolor flag was chosen to replace the old monarchical flag.
7. The ‘ESTATES GENERAL’ a representative body was renamed as ‘THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY’.
8. New hymns were composed in the name of the nation.
9. A centralized administrative system was put for uniform laws for all citizens living in French territory.
10. Internal customs duties and dues were abolished and a uniform system of weights and measures was adopted.
11. ‘French’ became the language of the nation.
12. French revolutionaries also declared that it was the mission of the French to liberate the people of Europe from absolutism.
SPREAD OF NATIONALISM
When the news of events in France reached the other countries, they also began forming ‘Jacobin Clubs’
With the outbreak of revolutionary wars in European countries, the French armies began to carry the idea of nationalism in other countries of Europe.
ROLE OF NAPOLEAN BONAPARTE
1. When Napoleon came to power in France, he introduced many reforms.
2. Though nap loan revived monarchy in France but his administrative system was more rational and efficient.
3. Napoleon’s code included ---
4. a) No privileges based on birth
1. b) Equality before the law.
2. c) Secured the right to property.
3. This code reached the regions which were under French control.
4. In the Dutch Republic, in Switzerland, in Italy, In Germany, Napoleon abolished feudal system and simplified administrative division.
5. In the towns guild restrictions were removed.
6. Transport and communication system was improved.
7. Peasants, artisans,
8. Workers and new business class enjoyed this freedom.
9. They had realized that uniform laws, standardized weights and measures and a common national currency would help them to flourish.
IN FRENCH REACTION OF THE LOCAL POPULATION RULE
1. It was a mixed reaction.
2. In many places like Switzerland, Holland, Brussels, Milan etc. French armies were welcomed as MESSENGERS OF LIBERTY.
3. But soon it turned into hostility as they realized that their administrative changes did not go hand in hand with political freedom.
4. Increased taxation, censorship seemed to outweigh the advantages of administrative changes.
ASSGNMENT—
Q1. What is ‘Nationalism’?
Q2. What is ‘statue of Liberty’?
Q3.What was ‘Estates General’ in France?
Q4. What was Napoleonic Code?
Q5.What was the reaction of local people in French rule?
1. France was a territorial state in 1789 under the rule of an absolute monarch.
2. Political and constitutional changes led to transfer of power from monarchy to democracy.
3. The revolution proclaimed people’s power in shaping the destiny of the nation.
4. The French revolutionaries introduced various measures and practices to create a sense of collectiveness amongst the French people.
5. Ideas of ‘Fatherland’ and ‘citizenship’ were emphasized and a notion of united nation, enjoying equal rights under one constitution was emphasized.
6. A new tricolor flag was chosen to replace the old monarchical flag.
7. The ‘ESTATES GENERAL’ a representative body was renamed as ‘THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY’.
8. New hymns were composed in the name of the nation.
9. A centralized administrative system was put for uniform laws for all citizens living in French territory.
10. Internal customs duties and dues were abolished and a uniform system of weights and measures was adopted.
11. ‘French’ became the language of the nation.
12. French revolutionaries also declared that it was the mission of the French to liberate the people of Europe from absolutism.
SPREAD OF NATIONALISM
When the news of events in France reached the other countries, they also began forming ‘Jacobin Clubs’
With the outbreak of revolutionary wars in European countries, the French armies began to carry the idea of nationalism in other countries of Europe.
ROLE OF NAPOLEAN BONAPARTE
1. When Napoleon came to power in France, he introduced many reforms.
2. Though nap loan revived monarchy in France but his administrative system was more rational and efficient.
3. Napoleon’s code included ---
4. a) No privileges based on birth
1. b) Equality before the law.
2. c) Secured the right to property.
3. This code reached the regions which were under French control.
4. In the Dutch Republic, in Switzerland, in Italy, In Germany, Napoleon abolished feudal system and simplified administrative division.
5. In the towns guild restrictions were removed.
6. Transport and communication system was improved.
7. Peasants, artisans,
8. Workers and new business class enjoyed this freedom.
9. They had realized that uniform laws, standardized weights and measures and a common national currency would help them to flourish.
IN FRENCH REACTION OF THE LOCAL POPULATION RULE
1. It was a mixed reaction.
2. In many places like Switzerland, Holland, Brussels, Milan etc. French armies were welcomed as MESSENGERS OF LIBERTY.
3. But soon it turned into hostility as they realized that their administrative changes did not go hand in hand with political freedom.
4. Increased taxation, censorship seemed to outweigh the advantages of administrative changes.
ASSGNMENT—
Q1. What is ‘Nationalism’?
Q2. What is ‘statue of Liberty’?
Q3.What was ‘Estates General’ in France?
Q4. What was Napoleonic Code?
Q5.What was the reaction of local people in French rule?
1 comment:
salam
namaskar
sasriyakal
Har rishta mila virasat me,phir dosti kyu alag se banai hai..
kyuki baaki rishte banaye khuda ne,
aur dosti khud khuda ki parchai hai…
great
easy to understand
GOOD JOB MAAM
FROM UR STUDENT OF CLASS 10TH-A
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