USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the slogan of the Third Estate throughout the French Revolution?
A
Peace, Land, Bread
B
Justice for All
C
Liberty, Fraternity, Equality
D
Consent of the Governed
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A legacy of the Age of Enlightenment, the motto “Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité” first appeared during the French Revolution. Although it was often called into question, it finally established itself under the Third Republic.

Detailed explanation-2: -They took as their slogan the famous phrase “Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité”-Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Liberté, égalité, fraternité – Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: these words are regarded as the most famous slogan of the French Revolution. Men and women are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the common good.

Detailed explanation-4: -Liberty, Equality and Fraternity was the motto of French Revolution.

Detailed explanation-5: -In a speech on organizing the national guards in December 1790, Robespierre proposed that the words “The French people” and “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” should be emblazoned on uniforms and flags, but his suggestion was not adopted.

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