USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One important result of the French Revolution was that
A
France enjoyed a lengthy period of peace and prosperity
B
the Church was restored to its former role and power in the French government
C
political power shifted to the bourgeoisie
D
France lost its spirit of nationalism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most concrete results of the French revolution was achieved in 1789-1791, when land was freed and the old corporate society was destroyed. The “abolition of feudalism” promoted individualism but probably slowed the growth of a capitalistic economy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The bourgeoisie-merchants, manufacturers, professionals-had gained financial power but were excluded from political power. Those who were socially beneath them had very few rights, and most were also increasingly impoverished. The monarchy was no longer viewed as divinely ordained.

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