What was the main aim of the French revolutionaries
Nationalism in Europe (10)What was the main aim of the French revolutionaries
Answer
The main aim of French revolutionaries was: To create a sense of collective identity amongst the French people.
The ideas of la patrie (the fatherland) and le citoyen (the citizen) emphasised the notion of a united community enjoying equal rights under a constitution. A new French flag, the tricolour, was chosen to replace the former royal standard.
- Exam Year: 2015
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