9th Class Social Science Democracy in the Contemporary World Question Bank Short Answer Type Questions - Democracy in the Contemporary World

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    How did the French Revolution pave the way for democracy in Europe?

    Answer:

    (a) The French Revolution of 1789, marked the end of absolute monarchy and paved the way for a republican government. (b) It upheld the theory of popular sovereignty and laid the foundation of the most important democratic principle, i.e., government should be based on the consent of the governed. (c) The French Revolution also abolished the privileges and powers of the French feudal classes which was a very revolutionary step for every government in Europe at that time was based on privilege. (d) Equality before low and freedom of speech and press were also given to the people which were also important principles of democracy.


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