Q1. [3] straightforward initial-understanding
State any three measures introduced by the French revolutionaries to build a shared sense of national identity among French citizens.
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Model Answer
The French revolutionaries introduced the following measures to build a shared national identity:
- New flag and symbols – The tricolour replaced the royal standard; new hymns were composed, oaths taken, and martyrs commemorated in the name of the nation.
- Uniform laws and administration – A centralised administrative system was set up with uniform laws for all citizens; internal customs duties were abolished and a uniform system of weights and measures was adopted.
- Common language – Regional dialects were discouraged and French, as spoken in Paris, became the common language of the nation.
Source: Chapter 1, The Rise of Nationalism in Europe, Section 1 – The French Revolution and the Idea of the Nation
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Explanation
- The examiner expects three distinct, well-labelled points — one per mark.
- Each point should name the measure and briefly state its purpose (building collective identity).
- Key terms to use: tricolour, uniform laws, centralised administration, common language — these are directly from the textbook paragraph and signal to the examiner you've read accurately.
- Avoid vague statements like "they united the people" without specifying how.