USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The “Sans-culottes” were a political group who were fighting for:
A
the Old Regime to be placed back into power
B
lower food prices and no more food shortages
C
the new government structure to remain
D
fullrights for the people and to get rid of the monarchy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Throughout the revolution, the sans-culottes provided the principal support behind the more radical and anti-bourgeoisie factions of the Paris Commune, such as the Enragés and the Hébertists, and were led by populist revolutionaries such as Jacques Roux and Jacques Hébert.

Detailed explanation-2: -Broadly speaking, the sans-culottes wanted a democratic government with universal suffrage, as well as price controls on food and other essential goods. Their aims beyond that are a matter of debate. 4. The sans-culottes are best known for their use of mob violence and intimidation to bring about political change.

Detailed explanation-3: -sansculotte, French sans-culotte ("without knee breeches"), in the French Revolution, a label for the more militant supporters of that movement, especially in the years 1792 to 1795.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Jacobins call themselves ‘Sans Culottes’ because they wanted to distinguish themselves from the aristocracy. The sans-culottes were the working-class people of Paris and other cities who participated in the great movement of the French Revolution.

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