End of Special Privileges


 
 
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End of Special Privileges

End of Special Privileges: Seeing the power of revolt, Louis XVI recognised the National Assembly. He accepted that his powers would be checked by a Constitution. On the night of 4th August, 1789, France passed the law for abolishing the feudal system of obligations and taxes. The members of clergy were also forced to give up their privileges. Tithes were abolished and lands owned by the Church were seized by authority. By this, the government acquired assets worth at least 2 billion livres.

Peasants protest against the end of special privileges(fedual lords or nobles of France)

In the countryside, there were rumours that the landlords of the manor had hired criminals to destroy the ripe crops of the peasants. Being afraid of the situation , peasants in several districts seized hoes and pitchforks and attacked chateaux( castles belonging to the noblemen).

They looted the hoarded grain. they also burnt down documents containing records of manorial dues. as a result, a larger number of nobles fled from their home towns and migrated to neighbouring countries.

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Question : 1

When did France passed the law for abolishing the feudal system of obligations and taxes ?

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

Why did nobles fled from their home towns and migrated to neighbouring countries ?

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

Which event gave the ideas of Liberty, Freedom and Equality ?

Right Option : B
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