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Give Reasons.

(a) The American colonies boycotted the British goods.


(b) The enraged people of France stormed the prison of Bastille.

(a) The parliament of England imposed various restrictions on the colonies when asked to give the authority so that they can manage the colonies, this demand was rejected by the England and in reaction to it American colonies boycotted the British goods.


(b) The people of France was unhappy because of the autocratic rulers. They have been tortured and tormented by the authoritative people. The prison of Bastille was considered to be the symbol of injustice and authoritarianism. Thus, when their mental sufferings reached at its peak they stormed the prison of Bastille.


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Answer the following questions in one sentence each.

(a) On which goods produced in the American colonies did England impose taxes?


(b) Who were included in the Third Estate in France?


(c) State the principles that the French Revolution gave the world?

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Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each.

(a) Why did the American colonies declare: ‘No Representation, No Taxes’?


(b) What is Montesquieu’s theory of separation of powers?


(c) Which fundamental rights are included in the Declaration of Human Rights?

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Obtain a copy of the Declaration of American Independence and read it aloud in the class.

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Copy the declaration of Human Rights in bold letters and display it on your classroom wall.