WORLD HISTORY

FRENCH REVOLUTION

FRANCE UNDER NAPOLEON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement is a valid generalization about the immediate results of the French Revolution of 1789?
A
the Roman Catholic Church increased its power and wealth
B
the revolution achieved its goal of establishing peace, democracy, and justice for all
C
the revolution had little impact outside France
D
the French middle class gained more power
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is The French middle-class gained more power. The French middle-class gained more power is a valid generalization about the immediate result of the French Revolution of 1789.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: The immediate cause of the French Revolution was Financial Embarrassment. During the reign of Louis XVI, the government’s finances were in a terrible state. This situation arose as a result of a succession of costly wars undertaken since Louis XIV’s reign, as well as the court’s corrupt luxury.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most concrete results of the French revolution was achieved in 1789-1791, when land was freed and the old corporate society was destroyed. The “abolition of feudalism” promoted individualism but probably slowed the growth of a capitalistic economy.

Detailed explanation-4: -The French Revolution of 1789 stood for the ideas of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.

Detailed explanation-5: -The main cause of the French Revolution was the despotic rule of Louis XVI, division of French society, rising prices, inspiration of the philosophers, role of middle class.

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