AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
Initially, people in conquered territories welcomed the French armies as liberators who brought reform. However, hostility grew because the new administrative arrangements did not bring political freedom. Instead, increased taxation, censorship, and forced conscription into French armies to conquer the rest of Europe outweighed the benefits of administrative changes.
Source: Chapter 1, Section 1 — The French Revolution and the Idea of the Nation
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The textbook explicitly states that initial enthusiasm "turned to hostility" due to three specific reasons: increased taxation, censorship, and forced conscription. Examiners expect all three to be mentioned. The key contrast to highlight is between administrative reforms (positive) and lack of political freedom (negative). Avoid vague statements; use the textbook's exact reasons for full marks.