The French Revolution and Idea of a Nation

CBSE Class X - chapter 1 (unit 1)

1. Section I: Events and Processes The rise of Nationalism in Europe Nationalism in India Introduction The French Revolution and the idea of the nation The making of nationalism in Europe The age of revolutions: 1830-1848 The making of Germany and Italy Visualising the nation Nationalism and imperialism The F irst World War, Khilafat and Non-Cooperation Differing strands within the movement Towards Civil D isobedience The sense of Collective Belonging Units: Units:

2. THE FRENCH REVOLUTION AND THE IDEA OF THE NATION Unit 1 Class X History Chapter 1

3. TOPIC: THE FRENCH REVOLUTION AND THE IDEA OF THE NATION 1789 FRANCE

4. TOPIC: THE FRENCH REVOLUTION AND THE IDEA OF THE NATION 1789 FRANCE

5. TOPIC: THE FRENCH REVOLUTION AND THE IDEA OF THE NATION 1789 FRANCE oops! How come people are wearing mask?

6. TOPIC: THE FRENCH REVOLUTION AND THE IDEA OF THE NATION 1789 FRANCE Monopoly People were not happy with monarchy

7. French revolution started in 1789 P eople of that region started protesting against Kings.

8. French revolution started in 1789 P eople of that region started protesting against Kings saying ‘we want democracy’. We want democracy

9. 7. Nationalism idea taken abroad by French Armies Nationalism got spread not just in France but all over Europe.

10. Everywhere need for democracy was getting spread, that time there was a entry of a King called Napoleon . Napoléon Bonaparte (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a French military and political leader.   He rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led several successful campaigns during the Revolutionary Wars. As Napoleon I, he was Emperor of the French from 1804 until 1814, and again in 1815 . Napoleon dominated European and global affairs for more than a decade while leading France against a series of coalitions in the  Napoleon wars. He ruled over continental Europe before its final collapse in 1815.  During his rein, he brought a code called “Civil Code of 1804”. Its also called as “ Napoleon Code”.

11. What is Civil Code of 1804? This Code instituted the principle of equality of all people before the law, right to property was established and all privileges enjoyed by the people of high birth and class were abolished. Established equality for all people before the law.

12. What is Civil Code of 1804? This Code instituted the principle of equality of all people before the law, right to property was established and all privileges enjoyed by the people of high birth and class were abolished. Established equality for all people before the law Right to property Except government, no one snatch it

13. What is Civil Code of 1804? This Code instituted the principle of equality of all people before the law, right to property was established and all privileges enjoyed by the people of high birth and class were abolished. Established equality for all people before the law Right to property Except government, no one snatch it Feudal system was abolished It had the King at the top with all of the control, and the peasants at the bottom doing all of the work.

14. What is Civil Code of 1804? This Code instituted the principle of equality of all people before the law, right to property was established and all privileges enjoyed by the people of high birth and class were abolished. Established equality for all people before the law Right to property Except government, no one snatch it Feudal system was abolished Freed peasants (farmers) from serfdom (like feudal labour). Farmers were forced to work for upper community

15. What is Civil Code of 1804? This Code instituted the principle of equality of all people before the law, right to property was established and all privileges enjoyed by the people of high birth and class were abolished. Established equality for all people before the law Right to property Except government, no one snatch it Feudal system was abolished Freed peasants (farmers) from serfdom (like feudal labour). Guild restrictions were removed. Merchants, artisans ..all can trade freely

16. What is Civil Code of 1804? This Code instituted the principle of equality of all people before the law, right to property was established and all privileges enjoyed by the people of high birth and class were abolished. Established equality for all people before the law Right to property Except government, no one snatch it Feudal system was abolished Freed peasants (farmers) from serfdom (like feudal labour). Guild restrictions were removed. Transport and communication were improved.

17. What is Civil Code of 1804? This Code instituted the principle of equality of all people before the law, right to property was established and all privileges enjoyed by the people of high birth and class were abolished. Established equality for all people before the law Right to property Except government, no one snatch it Feudal system was abolished Freed peasants (farmers) from serfdom (like feudal labour). Guild restrictions were removed. Transport and communication were improved.

18. Civil Code of 1804 is the best Napoleon Napoleon Napoleon Napoleon Napoleon Napoleon People felt Napoleon is a great leader and Civil Code of 1804 is the best.

19. Drawback of Napoleon rule

20. Drawback of Napoleon rule

21. Revise dates

22. Important questions : Who destroyed the democracy in France ? What is monarchy? What is the aim of French Revolution? What is Civil Code of 1804? Write a short note on Napoleon. What is Estate General? What do you mean by ‘Custom Duties’? What are the drawbacks of Napoleon rule? In which among the following states a centralised power exercised sovereign control over a territory? Nation-State Democratic State Republic State Modern State