The French Revolution and the Idea of a Nation

Which of these measures were taken by the french revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity?

• The symbolising of France as an ascetic figure.

• Taking the ideas of la patrie and le citoyen which emphasised the notion of a united community enjoying equal rights under a democracy.

• Trying to revive the french folklore which truly gave a picture of traditional culture.

• By reinterpreting the History of France.

The Revolutionaries declared that it was the mission and the destiny of the french nation to liberate the people of Europe from (a)   .

When the news of the events in France reached the different cities of Europe, students and other members of educated middle classes began setting up (a)   clubs.

What was the Civil Code of 1804 also called?

• The Maximilian code

• The Democratic code

• The Napoleonic code

• The Monarchical code

What reforms did the Napoleonic code bring in?

• It did away with all privileges based on birth.

• It made it mandatory to hold democratic elections every 5 years.

• It established equality before law.

• It secured a right to property.

What did uniform laws, standardised weights and measures, and a common national currency do for Businessmen and small-scale producers?

• It provided cheap labour.

• It ensured that they would make a higher profit from their products than before.

• It would be easier to get more capital.

• It facilitated the movement and exchange of goods and capital from one region to another.

Why was the initial reaction of the people of Brussels peaceful to the French army?

• The French were seen as harbingers of liberty.

• They were fooled by the French.

• The French did not seem like much of a threat.

• The French came as traders and later turned into oppressors.

Why did the initial enthusiasm of the people of Brussels soon turn into hostility towards the French invaders?

What negative changes did the French make in their invaded regions?

• Increased Censorship.

• Execution of political enemies.

• Poor administrative changes.

• Increased taxes.

• Forced recruitment into French armies.

Extra Question: Who was the leader of the Jacobins during the Reign of Terror?

(a)