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Describe the circumstances leading to the outbreak of revolutionary protests in France.

The situation that causes outbreak of revolutionary protest in France was Social Inequality. French society in eighteenth century was separated into three estates namely The Clergy, The nobility and third estates which contain peasants, officials and small business. The noble class of Clergy and nobility were exempt from taxes. The peasants were left to suffer socially and economically. This led to revolution.


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Identify the name of the country in the context of following statements: (UK, USA and France)

a) Revolution where parliament system was established.


b) Country where king continues to play some role even after revolution.


c) Country that had to war against another in order to establish democracy.


d) The Bill of right was adopted.


e) Overthrow of the monarchy was led by the peasants.


f) The Declaration of Right of Man and Citizen was adopted.

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