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NCERT Solutions For CBSE Social Science Class 9 History Chapter 1 (Free PDF Download)

The document summarizes key points about the French Revolution from an NCERT textbook for Class 9 students. It provides answers to questions about the causes of the revolutionary protests in France, the groups that benefited and lost power from the revolution, the legacy of democratic ideals spread by the revolution globally, and the rise of Napoleon. The answers describe the economic and social inequalities that led to unrest, how the lower and middle classes gained opportunities after overthrowing the nobility and church, and how the revolution influenced the growth of democracy in other nations during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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NCERT Solutions For CBSE Social Science Class 9 History Chapter 1 (Free PDF Download)

The document summarizes key points about the French Revolution from an NCERT textbook for Class 9 students. It provides answers to questions about the causes of the revolutionary protests in France, the groups that benefited and lost power from the revolution, the legacy of democratic ideals spread by the revolution globally, and the rise of Napoleon. The answers describe the economic and social inequalities that led to unrest, how the lower and middle classes gained opportunities after overthrowing the nobility and church, and how the revolution influenced the growth of democracy in other nations during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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NCERT Solutions for Class 9

Social Science (History)


Chapter- 1 The French Revolution

1. Describe the circumstances leading to the outbreak of revolutionary protest


in France.
Ans: The revolutionary protests in France were caused due to the following
reasons:
1. France and Britain had fought wars for American independence which burdened
the French economy. Thus, the public had to pay more taxes and were frustrated.
2. Merit was replaced by birth privileges. The people being born in privileged
families were given more important positions due to which the commoners had
little scope for growth into the society.
3. Due to the birth-based privileges, the power of the society was concentrated in
the hands of a few families which again led to discontent among the people.
4. Due to the emergence of the middle class, the revolution could sustain as they
were not underprivileged and raised their voice against such unjust practices
instead of simply giving in.

2. 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?
Ans: The people from the lower class of the society benefited from the French
Revolution as they had been opened to newer opportunities. This class had
peasants, who worked on farms and cattle, the artisans, who used to construct
several new buildings, etc. The influential people already, such as the nobles and
the royal families, including the Church had to give up their power and they were
disappointed with the outcome of the French Revolution.

3. Describe the legacy of the French Revolution for the peoples of the world
during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Ans: The French Revolution can be regarded as the beginning of the Colonial and
Feudal systems in the world. After the United States of America adopted
democracy as its mode of government, several people in France also advocated for
the same which turned out to be successful. Due to this, most of the European
nations abolished the feudal systems and became more democratic. Also, these
ideas were spread to the European colonies as well which caused them to adopt
democracy as well. In short, we can say that the world practices democracy because
the French Revolution talked about its success to the world.

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4. Draw up a list of democratic rights we enjoy today whose origins could be
traced to the French Revolution.
Ans: The following democratic rights originated in France during the French
Revolution:
1. Right to Equality, before law and in opportunities
2. Right to Freedom of Speech, Expression and against Exploitation
3. Right to Constitutional Remedies

5. Would you agree with the view that the message of universal rights was
beset with contradictions? Explain.
Ans: Yes, the message of universal rights was beset with contradictions because
the rights were given only to the males in the society. The French Constitution did
not give any rights to women. In fact, initially, the women were ignored
completely. Also, not every citizen was entitled to vote. So, although a lot was done
with good intent, a lot of improvement was left at that point due to which the French
Constitution has been changed multiple times since the Revolution.

6. How would you explain the rise of Napoleon?


Ans: After the Republication of France after 1791, the king gave the powers to the
wealthier section of the society which led to exploitation of people and after his
death, there was no king and a directory used to govern. However, the members of
the directory did not share common interests and fought with each other leading to
the collapse of the system. This gave Napoleon Bonaparte a chance to rise as a
military ruler in France.

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