Describe the legacy of the French Revolution for the people of the world during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
The legacy of the French Revolution for the people of the world during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries are described below:
(i)Impact on England: The French Revolution made deep effects on the neighbouring country of England. In the beginning English reacted very happily to the French Revolution. They gave it the name “Dawn of a new era”. But the ‘Reign of Terror’ in France frightened the English. Burke who was in favour of French Revolution began to oppose it. He adopted a policy of repression.
Describe the circumstances leading to the outbreak of revolutionary protest in France.
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?
Draw up a list of democratic rights we enjoy today whose origins could be traced to the French Revolution.
Would you agree with the view that the message of universal rights was beset with contradictions? Explain.