French Revolution-Topicwise Question Answers-Class-9-Social Science

Exercise Question Answers Chapter The French Revolution Class-9 Social Science  

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1. Describe the circumstances leading to the outbreak of revolutionary protest in France.

1. The French monarchy was in deep debt and had an empty treasury.

2. Nobles and clergy enjoyed privileges, while the common people paid heavy taxes.

3. Food shortage and high bread prices created anger among the poor.

4. Enlightenment philosophers spread ideas of equality, liberty, and democracy.

5. The Estates General voting system was unfair; the Third Estate demanded reforms.

6. The storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789 marked the start of the revolution.

2. Which groups of French society benefited from the revolution? Which groups were forced to relinquish power? Which sections of society would have been disappointed with the outcome of the revolution?

1. Benefited: Middle class (merchants, lawyers), peasants, and small farmers.

2. Lost power: Nobles, clergy, and the monarchy.

3. Disappointed: Women (denied voting rights), poor workers, and non-taxpayers who still had limited rights.

3. Describe the legacy of the French Revolution for the peoples of the world during the 19th and 20th centuries.

1. Introduced the idea of liberty, equality, and fraternity.

2. Inspired democratic movements across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

3. Promoted freedom of speech, press, and equality before law.

4. Ended feudal privileges and monarchy in many countries.

5. Encouraged people to fight against colonialism and injustice.

4. Draw up a list of democratic rights we enjoy today whose origins could be traced to the French Revolution.

1. Right to equality before the law.

2. Freedom of speech and expression.

3. Right to vote and elect representatives.

4. Right to life and personal liberty.

5. Freedom of religion and thought.

6. Right to property and security.

5. Would you agree with the view that the message of universal rights was beset with contradictions? Explain.

1. Yes, the revolution promoted equality but ignored women and the poor.

2. Slavery continued in colonies even after rights were declared.

3. Only wealthy men had voting rights at first.

4. Censorship and executions during the Reign of Terror went against liberty.

5. The revolution’s message was selectively applied in practice.

6. How would you explain the rise of Napoleon?

1. The revolution created political instability and power struggles.

2. The Directory was weak and unpopular, leading to chaos.

3. Napoleon was a successful army general who promised order.

4. He seized power in 1799 through a military coup.

5. He declared himself Emperor in 1804 and expanded his control across Europe.

6. Napoleon used revolutionary ideas to reform laws and administration.

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Important Question Answer To Score High Marks

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Q1. When did the French Revolution start?
Answer:- 14th July 1789.

Q2. Why was Bastille prison attacked?
Answer:- Bastille prison was attacked with hope to find hoarded ammunition for the revolution.

Q3. What did the French revolution stand for?
Answer:- The French Revolution of 1789 stood for the ideas of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.

Q4. When did Louis XVI ascend the throne of France?
Answer:- In 1774 Louis XVI ascended the throne of France.

Q5. To whom Louis XVI married?
Answer:- Louis XVI married to the Austrian princess Marie Antoinette.

Q6. Describe the divisions of French society?
Answer:- 
Before the French Revolution the french society was divided into three estates:

a) 1st Estate:- The first estate comprised the church and the clergy. They enjoyed certain privileges by birth. The most important of these privileges was exemption from paying taxes.

b) 2nd Estate:- The second estate was composed of the nobles and other rich people of the society. These were also exempted from paying taxes.

c) 3rd Estate:- The third estate was composed of big Businessmen, merchants, court officials, lawyers, artisans, peasants, landless laborers and servants. They paid all the texas.

Q7. What was Livre?
Answer:  Unit of currency in France,  discontinued in 1794.

Q8. What was Tithe?
A tax levied by the church comprising one tenth of the agricultural produce.

Q9. What was Taille?
Answer:- Direct tax to be paid to the state.

Q10. What do you mean by subsistence?
Answer:- Subsistence crisis is an extreme situation where the basic means of livelihood are endangered.

Q11. Describe the middle class in 5 points.

1. The middle class emerged in the 18th century due to growing trade and manufacturing (e.g., textiles, overseas commerce).
   
   

2. It consisted of educated and wealthy individuals like merchants, lawyers, court officials, and administrative officers.
   
   

3. They were part of the Third Estate but resented the privileges held by the First and Second Estates.
   
   

4. The middle class believed in equality before law and a society based on merit, not birth.
   
   

5. They were deeply influenced by Enlightenment thinkers who advocated liberty and justice.
   
   

6. Their economic power and access to new ideas made them a key force behind the revolution.

Q12. What was the role of philosophers in the French revolution? Explain with examples.
Answer:-

1. The philosophers believed that no group in a society should be privileged by birth. They supported a society based on freedom and equal laws.

2. In his ' Two Treatises of Government'  John Locke sought to refute the doctrine of the divine and absolute rights of the monarch.

3. Rousseau carried the idea forward, proposing a form of government based on the social contract.

4.  In the 'Spirit of the Laws' Montesquieu proposed a division of power within the government between the legislature, executive and judiciary.

 

Q13. Explain the events/incidents which led to the outbreak of the French revolution.

Answer: 

1. Financial crisis due to war debts and the extravagant spending of Louis XVI's court.
   
   

2. Heavy taxation burden on the Third Estate, while clergy and nobles were tax-exempt.
   
   

3. Food scarcity and rising bread prices led to a subsistence crisis.
   
   

4. The calling of the Estates-General in 1789 and the king’s refusal to grant equal voting rights triggered anger.
   
   

5. Formation of the National Assembly and the Tennis Court Oath by the Third Estate.
   
   

6. Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, symbolized the people’s uprising against monarchy.

Q14. “Ideas of liberty and democratic rights were the most important legacy of the French Revolution”. Explain.

Answer:

1. The revolution abolished monarchy and feudal privileges, promoting liberty, equality, and fraternity.
   
   

2. It led to the creation of a constitution guaranteeing rights such as freedom of speech and equality before law.
   
   

3. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen became a global symbol of democratic rights.
   
   

4. These ideas influenced anti-colonial and nationalist movements in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
   
   

5. Modern political concepts such as universal suffrage, citizenship, and secularism trace back to this revolution.
   
   

6. Despite setbacks, the revolution laid the ideological foundation for modern democracies.

Q15. Who was Robespierre? Describe any four steps taken by him to bring equality.

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Which period is known as the Reign of Terror? Explain.
Answer:
Maximilian Robespierre was the leader of the Jacobin Club.

1. The Reign of Terror refers to the period from 1793 to 1794 under Robespierre’s leadership.
   
   

2. It was marked by severe control, public executions, and suppression of opposition to the Jacobin rule.
   
   

3. Laws were passed to fix wages and prices; hoarding and speculation were punished harshly.
   
   

4. Use of the guillotine became widespread; even moderate Jacobins were executed.
   
   

5. Churches were shut down, and all were addressed as "Citizens" to promote equality.
   
   

6. The Reign of Terror ended with the fall and execution of Robespierre in July 1794.

Q16. Explain any five features of the Constitution of 1791 framed by the National Assembly in France.
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Highlight any five features of the constitution of 1791 in France.
Answer:
Features of the Constitution of 1791 :

1. It created a constitutional monarchy, limiting the powers of the king.
   
   

2. Power was divided among three organs: legislature, executive, and judiciary.
   
   

3. The National Assembly had law-making powers; elected indirectly by active citizens.
   
   

4. Only male citizens above 25 years who paid taxes were granted the right to vote.
   
   

5. The constitution began with the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.
   
   

6. It established the idea of natural and inalienable rights like, liberty and equality.

Q17. Describe the role of women in the French revolution.

Answer: The role of women in France Revolution:

1. Women participated actively in revolutionary events like food riots and political clubs.
   
   

2. They demanded equal political rights including the right to vote and hold public office.
   
   

3. Famous figures like Olympe de Gouges wrote the "Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Citizen".
   
   

4. Women's clubs and newspapers raised awareness on women’s issues during the revolution.
   
   

5. The early government made schooling compulsory for girls and legalized divorce.
   
   

6. Finally in 1946 that many women got the right to vote.

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