French Revolution and Idea of the Nation


 
 
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French Revolution and Idea of the Nation

The French Revolution (1789) paved the way for the modern nation-state and also had a big part in the birth of nationalism. Across Europe, French Revolutionaries questioned the old monarchical order and encouraged the development of a popular nationalism which was committed to re-drawing the political map of the continent.The Idea of La Patrie and Le Citoyen:

From the very beginning, the French Revolutionaries introduced various measures and practices that could create a sense of collective identity like the ideas of Ia patrie (the fatherland) and le citoyen (the citizen) amongst the French people. These ideas emphasised the nation of a united community, enjoying equal rights under a Constitution. A new French flag, the tricolour was chosen to replace the former royal standard.

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct :

(a) In 1889 the French Revolution paved the way for the modern nation-state.

(b) French Revolutionaries questioned the old monarchical order.

(c) French Revolutionaries introduced various measures like the Idea of La Patrie and Le Citoyen:

Right Option : A
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Question : 2

The first political experiment in liberal democracy in reference to nation in Europe occurred in _______________

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Which of the following are correct :

(a) In 1889 during the French Revolution regional dialects were discouraged and French became the common language of the nation..

(b) French Revolutionaries questioned the old monarchical order.

(c) French Revolutionaries introduced a new French flag, the tricolour was chosen to replace the former royal standard.

Right Option : A
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