Causes of the French Revolution

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What was a major cause of the financial crisis in France?

  • The American Revolutionary War
  • The Seven Years' War
  • The French Revolution itself
  • All of the above (correct)

What was the main purpose of the Estates-General meeting in May 1789?

  • To elect a new king
  • To create a new government
  • To address the financial crisis (correct)
  • To declare war on England

What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?

  • The monarchy was abolished
  • The French people declared war on England
  • The National Assembly vowed to continue their work on a new constitution (correct)
  • The French Revolution ended

What event marked the start of the French Revolution?

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What was the main idea behind the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen?

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Who was the radical leader who dominated the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?

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Who became Emperor of France, marking the end of the French Revolution?

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What was a major social issue in France before the revolution?

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What is the primary method of irrigation used by farmers in Palampur?

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What is the main occupation of the villagers in Palampur?

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What is the average size of farms in Palampur?

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What is the primary source of labour in Palampur?

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What do farmers in Palampur use for farming?

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What is the main factor of production in Palampur?

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What is the size of landholdings varying from in Palampur?

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What is the main economic activity in Palampur?

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What do some villagers keep to supplement their income?

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What is the purpose of the weekly market in Palampur?

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Causes of the French Revolution

  • Financial Crisis: France was deeply in debt from the Seven Years' War and American Revolutionary War.
  • Social Inequality: The Estates-General system divided society into three estates: clergy, nobility, and commoners, with the commoners (Third Estate) bearing the tax burden.
  • Enlightenment Ideas: The spread of liberal ideas from thinkers like Rousseau, Voltaire, and Montesquieu inspired the desire for reform and democracy.

Key Events of the French Revolution

  • Estates-General (May 1789): Representatives from the three estates met to address the financial crisis, but the Third Estate declared itself the National Assembly.
  • Tennis Court Oath (June 1789): The National Assembly vowed to continue their work on a new constitution.
  • Storming of the Bastille (July 1789): A symbol of the absolute monarchy, the Bastille was stormed by a Parisian mob, marking the start of the revolution.
  • Great Fear (July-August 1789): Panic and violence spread throughout the countryside, leading to the abolition of feudalism.
  • Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen (August 1789): A document outlining the principles of the revolution, including liberty, equality, and fraternity.
  • Reign of Terror (1793-1794): A period of violence and executions during the radical phase of the revolution, led by Maximilien Robespierre.
  • Rise of Napoleon (1796-1799): Napoleon Bonaparte seized power and eventually became Emperor of France, marking the end of the revolution.

Key Figures of the French Revolution

  • King Louis XVI: The monarch who was executed in 1793 for his role in the revolution.
  • Queen Marie Antoinette: The queen who was executed in 1793 for her perceived role in the revolution.
  • Maximilien Robespierre: A radical leader who dominated the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror.
  • Napoleon Bonaparte: A military leader who rose to power and eventually became Emperor of France.
  • Georges Danton: A leading figure of the early revolution who was eventually executed during the Reign of Terror.
  • Jean-Paul Marat: A radical leader who was assassinated in 1793.

Legacy of the French Revolution

  • Establishment of the Modern Nation-State: The French Revolution created a modern, secular state based on the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
  • Inspiration for Other Revolutions: The French Revolution inspired other revolutions and movements for democracy and social change.
  • Redrawing of the European Map: The French Revolution led to a redrawing of the European map, with the creation of new nations and the reorganization of existing ones.

Causes of the French Revolution

  • France was deeply in debt from the Seven Years' War and American Revolutionary War, leading to a financial crisis.
  • The Estates-General system divided society into three estates: clergy, nobility, and commoners, with the commoners (Third Estate) bearing the tax burden, causing social inequality.
  • The spread of liberal ideas from thinkers like Rousseau, Voltaire, and Montesquieu inspired the desire for reform and democracy, fueled by Enlightenment Ideas.

Key Events of the French Revolution

  • In May 1789, the Estates-General met to address the financial crisis, but the Third Estate declared itself the National Assembly.
  • In June 1789, the National Assembly vowed to continue their work on a new constitution, marking the Tennis Court Oath.
  • On July 14, 1789, the Bastille was stormed by a Parisian mob, marking the start of the revolution.
  • In July-August 1789, panic and violence spread throughout the countryside, leading to the abolition of feudalism, during the Great Fear.
  • In August 1789, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen outlined the principles of the revolution, including liberty, equality, and fraternity.
  • From 1793-1794, the Reign of Terror occurred, a period of violence and executions during the radical phase of the revolution, led by Maximilien Robespierre.
  • From 1796-1799, Napoleon Bonaparte seized power and eventually became Emperor of France, marking the end of the revolution.

Key Figures of the French Revolution

  • King Louis XVI was executed in 1793 for his role in the revolution.
  • Queen Marie Antoinette was executed in 1793 for her perceived role in the revolution.
  • Maximilien Robespierre was a radical leader who dominated the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror.
  • Napoleon Bonaparte was a military leader who rose to power and eventually became Emperor of France.
  • Georges Danton was a leading figure of the early revolution who was eventually executed during the Reign of Terror.
  • Jean-Paul Marat was a radical leader who was assassinated in 1793.

Legacy of the French Revolution

  • The French Revolution created a modern, secular state based on the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity, establishing the Modern Nation-State.
  • The French Revolution inspired other revolutions and movements for democracy and social change.
  • The French Revolution led to a redrawing of the European map, with the creation of new nations and the reorganization of existing ones.

Village Palampur: An Overview

  • Palampur is a village where agriculture is the main occupation.

Agricultural Practices

  • Main crops grown in Palampur: wheat, rice, sugarcane, and bajra.
  • Seasonal farming is practiced, with different crops grown in different seasons.
  • Traditional irrigation methods, such as wells and tanks, are used to water crops.
  • Most farms in Palampur are small, with an average size of 1-2 hectares.

Village Economy

  • Agriculture is the main occupation of the villagers.
  • Non-farm activities, such as dairy farming, craft, and petty trades, are also pursued.
  • The village has a weekly market where villagers sell their goods and services.

Factors of Production

  • Land is the main factor of production in Palampur, with most villagers owning some land.
  • Family members, including women and children, contribute to farm work, making labour a crucial factor.
  • Simple tools and equipment, such as wooden ploughs and iron ploughshare, are used for farming, representing capital.

Land, Labour, and Capital

  • Most villagers own some land, with landholdings varying from 1-10 hectares.
  • Family labour is the primary source of labour, with some farmers hiring labourers during peak seasons.
  • Farmers use their own savings or borrow from moneylenders to purchase seeds, fertilizers, and other inputs, representing capital.

Economic Activities

  • Farming is the main economic activity in Palampur, with most villagers engaged in farming.
  • Dairy farming is a supplemental economic activity, with some villagers keeping dairy animals like cows and buffaloes.
  • Crafts, such as weaving and pottery, are also pursued by some villagers to earn a living.

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