USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What form of government was adopted in France after the signing of the Declaration of the Rights of Man?
A
Limited Monarchy
B
Absolute Monarchy
C
Republic
D
Dictatorship
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -France became a Constitutional monarchy on 3rd September 1791. The National assembly completed drafting the constitution in 1791 under the leadership of Mirabeau and Sieyes. There was a system of separation of powers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Adopted on September 3, 1791, France’s first written constitution echoed the more moderate voices in the Assembly, establishing a constitutional monarchy in which the king enjoyed royal veto power and the ability to appoint ministers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Following the aftermaths of the Revolution of 1789 and the abolishment of the monarchy, the First Republic of France is established on September 22 of 1792.

Detailed explanation-4: -Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be based only on considerations of the common good. The aim of every political association is the preservation of the natural and imprescriptible rights of Man. These rights are Liberty, Property, Safety and Resistance to Oppression.

Detailed explanation-5: -Throughout the years of the revolution, there were four different revolutionary governments, including: National Assembly, Legislative Assembly, National Convention and the Directory.

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