USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did the French Revolution lead to the Age of Revolutions
A
Other countries decided to revolt too because of what they saw happening in France.
B
Countries saw the devotion and pride that the French people took in their country and decided to have these same values.
C
There was no longer a church that had “supreme power” in the land.
D
France went to other countries and encouraged them to fight against their leaders.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The French Revolution not only brought a new age to France but also influenced the other nations. The ideals of nationalism resonated among other nations giving way for people to revolt against unjust rule. The revolution also introduced the concept of democracy to other nations.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the late 18th century France was on the brink of bankruptcy due to its involvement in the American Revolution and King Louis XVI’s extravagant spending. This led to a people’s revolt against the inequalities of French society, the corruption of royal officials, and despair owing to widespread economic hardship.

Detailed explanation-3: -Political revolution in Europe began with the French Revolution. This revolution influenced the people in other European countries and political revolutions raged through Europe as people fought against the authority of kings.

Detailed explanation-4: -The French Revolution was a historic event and inspired people all over Europe. It spread the ideas of liberty, equality and fraternity and generated the spirit of nationalism. The feeling of brotherhood and oneness inspired people. Nations began to be formed by those who shared a common history.

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