Question: Which of the following revolution is called as the first expression of nationalism?
A French Revolution
B Russian Revolution
C Glorious Revolution
D The Revolution of the liberals
Answer: French Revolution
| Aspect | Description |
| Time Period | · 1789-1799 (approximately) |
| Location | · France |
| Nationalism | · The French Revolution is considered the first expression of nationalism. |
| Causes | · Economic inequality
· Political discontent · Enlightenment ideas · Financial crisis of the French monarchy |
| Main Events | · Estates-General
· Tennis Court Oath · Storming of the Bastille · Reign of Terror · Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte · Establishment of the First French Republic |
| Key Figures | · Maximilien Robespierre
· King Louis XVI · Marie Antoinette · Napoleon Bonaparte |
| Outcomes | · Abolition of the monarchy
· Rise of radical political factions · Execution of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette · Reign of Terror · Napoleonic Wars · Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte as Emperor · Spread of revolutionary ideas across Europe |
| Impact | · Promotion of nationalism and republican ideals
· Transformation of French society · Redrawing of national borders in Europe · Influence on future revolutionary movements worldwide |
| Legacy | · The French Revolution had a profound and lasting impact on politics, society and culture, influencing subsequent revolutionary movements and the development of modern political ideologies. |