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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
The French Revolution of 1789 was a milestone and a major turning point in human history. In this context discuss the following causes:
An inefficient, corrupt administration
उत्तर
The administration was corrupt and inefficient. The officials were selfish and unconcerned about the welfare of the people. King Louis XVI was pleasure-loving and extravagant. He was completely ignorant of and indifferent to the sufferings of the common people and was greatly influenced by his beautiful and ambitious wife, Marie Antoinette. Together they squandered money on festivities and pleasures and emptied the royal treasury.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blanks:
_____________ and _____________ were employed in large numbers in dangerous coal mines.
Fill in the blanks:
The Industrial Revolution sparked off a mad scramble for _________ in Asia and Africa.
Match the following:
| A | B |
| 1. Industrial Revolution | (a) India |
| 2. socialism | (b) Colonies |
| 3. Trade unions | (c) Factory System |
| 4. Imperialism | (d) Equal Share of Wealth |
| 5. British colony | (e) Better working Conditions of Workers |
This picture depicts a very important event in world history wherein a great mob is shown attacking a state prison.
Name the event.
The execution of Louis XVI was on ______.
The great leader of the French Revolution was ______.
Marat played a major role in ______.
Turgot, Necker, Calonne, and Brienne were the ______ of the French King.
Write a note on the National Assembly formed during the course of the French Revolution.
Answer all questions given under the heading.
The French Revolution
- When did the French Revolution explode?
- Who summoned the Estates-General in May 1789?
- What was Estates General?
- What was the reaction of the commons towards the king?
