USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which group was responsible to lead the French Revolution
A
the nobles
B
the peasants
C
the educated middle class
D
the clergy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These revolutions were led by the liberal-nationalists belonging to the educated middle-class elite, among whom were professors, school-teachers, clerks and members of the commercial middle classes. The first upheaval took place in France in July 1830.

Detailed explanation-2: -The French Revolution and Napoleon. At the top were the bourgeoisie (middle class) made up of bankers, merchants, lawyers, doctors, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -The middle class gave a platform to the people who were fighting against the increased taxes and food shortage. They were encouraged by the beliefs of equality and democracy proposed by English and French socio-political philosophers.

Detailed explanation-4: -The third estate also known as the third class of the French society were behind the French Revolution as there was a lot of social inequality in the French society.

Detailed explanation-5: -The middle class consisted of overseas tradesmen, manufacturers, and large-scale business owners. They actively worked on spreading freedom philosophy and ideas against oppression. In the French Revolution notes, many political figures have been mentioned.

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