USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the term given to the French government prior to the revolution?
A
Old Rule
B
Estates Regime
C
Estates Rule
D
Old Regime
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -ancien régime, (French: “old order”) Political and social system of France prior to the French Revolution. Under the regime, everyone was a subject of the king of France as well as a member of an estate and province.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: The term ‘Old Regime’ is usually used to refer to the institutions and society in France before 1789.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ancien régime, or “old order, ” refers to the social and political order that existed in France from the late Middle Ages until the French Revolution. Under this system, all men were subjects of the king of France. National citizenship did not exist in France.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Republic of France was declared, and soon the King was put on trial. The Revolution became more and more radical and violent. King Louis XVI was executed on January 21 1793.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Ancient Regime or the Old Regime are the labels used to describe the society and institutions of France before 1789.

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