WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was one effect of the French Revolution?
A
Differences between ethnic groups were eliminated.
B
Communism became popular.
C
Militarism was discouraged.
D
Nationalistic feelings were stimulated.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: The French Revolution gave birth to nationalism in Europe. Because of the nations, many of the European empires felt threaten as there was a demand for the abolishing of monarchies.

Detailed explanation-2: -It spread the ideas of liberty, equality and fraternity and generated the spirit of nationalism. The feeling of brotherhood and oneness inspired people. Nations began to be formed by those who shared a common history. England and France were the first countries in Europe to emerge as independent nation states.

Detailed explanation-3: -French nationalism emerged during the Hundred Years’ War, which consisted of a series of intermittent conflicts with the Kingdom of England. The wars produced a great icon of French nationalism, Joan of Arc. The Catholic religion also played a major role after the Protestant Reformation.

Detailed explanation-4: -The French Revolution not only brought a new age to France but also influenced the other nations. The ideals of nationalism resonated among other nations giving way for people to revolt against unjust rule. The revolution also introduced the concept of democracy to other nations.

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