AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
Initially, in places like Holland and Switzerland, the French armies were welcomed as harbingers of liberty. However, this enthusiasm soon turned to hostility because the new administrative arrangements did not go hand in hand with political freedom. Increased taxation, censorship, and forced conscription into the French armies to conquer the rest of Europe all seemed to outweigh the benefits of administrative reforms. People realised they had gained administrative efficiency but lost genuine political freedom.
Source: Chapter 1 – The French Revolution and the Idea of the Nation
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Examiners expect three clear reasons for the shift from welcome to hostility. The key phrase from the textbook — "new administrative arrangements did not go hand in hand with political freedom" — should ideally appear. The three specific causes (taxation, censorship, conscription) map directly to 1 mark each, so naming all three is essential for full marks. Avoid vague answers like "people were unhappy" — be specific.