MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Legislative elections were held in France September 1791 to elect the Legislative Assembly, the first national election for the legislature. Suffrage was limited to men paying taxes were allowed to vote, although less than 25% of those eligible to do so voted.
Detailed explanation-2: -The French constitution of 1791 guaranteed right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of opinion, and equality before law for the citizens.
Detailed explanation-3: -Only men above 25 years of age, who paid taxes equal to at least 3 days of a labourer’s wage were entitled to vote.
Detailed explanation-4: -The main features of the French constitution of 1791 are: The feudal system was abolished and limited the powers of the king. The king came under the supervision of the government, and France became a constitutional monarchy. The nobles and the clergy were stripped – off of their privileges.