Impact of Ideas of Philosophers


 
 
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Impact of Ideas of Philosophers

Impact of Ideas of Philosophers: The model of government given by Montesquieu was put into force in the USA after the thirteen colonies declared their independence from Britain.

  • The American Constitution and its guarantee of individual rights was an important example for political thinkers in France. People discussed the ideas of philosophers generally in salons and coffee-houses and were spread among people through newspapers and books.
  • These were frequently read aloud in groups for the benefit of those people who could not read or write. Soon the news spread that Louis XVI had planned to impose further taxes to meet the expenses of the state. This generated anger and protest against the system of privileges.
  • The ideas of liberty and democratic rights were the most important legacy of the french revolution.These ideas spread from France to the rest of Europe during the 19th century, where feudal systems were abolished.
  • Colonised people in Africa, Asia and Latin America reworked the idea of freedom from bondage into their movements to create a sovereign nation state.
  • The french revolution led to to the end of monarchy in France. A society based on privileges gave way to a new system of governance.
  • The idea that all individuals had rights and could claim equality became part of the new language of politics, but in different part of new technology countries they were reinterpreted and rethought.
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    Question : 1

    ________________ generated feeling of anger and protest in people of France.

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    Question : 2

    Where did people discussed the ideas of philosophers ?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    The movements to create a sovereign nation state was started by ________________.

    Right Option : D
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