USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Read the excerpt below. Which of the following groups would have most supported the ideas expressed in this passage before the French Revolution?Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good.
A
The First Estate
B
The Second Estate
C
The Third Estate
D
The royal family
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The ideals of the French Revolution are Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.

Detailed explanation-2: -The aim of every political association is the preservation of the natural and inalienable rights of man; these are liberty, property, security and resistance to oppression. 3. The source of all sovereignty resides in the nation; no group or individual may exercise authority that does not come from the people. 4.

Detailed explanation-3: -The French Revolution propounded the principle of democracy in the political field. It gave importance to the doctrine of ‘popular sovereignty’ by ending the monarchy based on divine principles. Declaration of human rights, principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity made humans an important part of history.

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