Question 1 - True or False - Chapter 1 Class 9 History - French Revolution - History

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. Under Louis XVI, France helped the thirteen American colonies to gain their independence from the common enemy, Britain.
2. The first and second estate was represented by more prosperous and educated members.
3. Every estate including the first and second had to pay taxes to the state.
4. A group of several hundred people marched towards the eastern part of the city and stormed the fortress prison, the Bastille, where they hoped to find hoarded ammunition.

Options:

1. I and IV are true
2. Only I is true
3. II, III and IV are true
4. II and IV are true

Answer :

So the correct answer is (a) - I and IV are true

Explanation

Let’s check all the statements

• Statement I - Under Louis XVI , France helped the thirteen American colonies to gain their independence from the common enemy, Britain which is true.
• Statement II - The first and second estate was represented by more prosperous and educated members which is false .
• Statement III - Every estate including the first and second had to pay taxes to the state which is false .
• Statement IV - A group of several hundred people marched towards the eastern part of the city and stormed the fortress prison , the Bastille , where they hoped to find hoarded ammunition which is true .

Thus, option (a) is correct.