WORLD HISTORY

FRENCH REVOLUTION

FRANCE UNDER NAPOLEON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In 1791, a new Constitution was established in France that allowed “active” citizens to vote. What were “active” citizens?
A
men over 25 who paid a certain amount of taxes.
B
men and women of nobility.
C
all adult men.
D
clergy and nobility.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Only men above 25 years of age who paid taxes equal to at least 3 days of labourer’s wage were given the status of active citizens, that is, they were entitled to vote. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-2: -Only men above 25 years of age, who paid taxes equal to at least 3 days of a labourer’s wage were entitled to vote.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main features of the French constitution of 1791 are: The feudal system was abolished and limited the powers of the king. The king came under the supervision of the government, and France became a constitutional monarchy. The nobles and the clergy were stripped – off of their privileges.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rights such as the right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of opinion, equality before law could now be availed by each human being by birth.

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