Arrange the following in chronological order:
(i) Napoleon was defeated at Waterloo.
(ii) Napoleon becomes emperor of France, annexes large parts of Europe.
(iii) Louis XVI becomes King of France, faces empty treasury and growing discontent within society of the Old Regime.
(iv) A constitution is framed to limit the powers of the king and to guarantee basic rights to all human beings.
Options:
(a) (iv) – (i) – (iii) – (ii)
(b) (i) – (iv) – (iii) – (ii)
(c) (ii) – (iv) – (i) – (iii)
(d) (iii) – (iv) – (ii) – (i)
Answer:
So, the correct answer is (d) - (iii)-(iv)-(ii)-(i)
Explanation
The correct order is
- In 1774 , Louis XVI becomes the king of France, faces empty treasury and growing discontent within the society of the Old Regime. This is a statement (iii).
- In 1791. A constitution is framed to limit the power of the king and to guarantee basic rights to all human beings. This is a statement (iv)
- In 1804, Napoleon became the emperor of France, and annexes large parts of Europe. This is a statement (ii).
- In 1815. Napoleon was defeated at Waterloo. This is a statement (i).
