Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society.
1. Why is the French revolution considered as a total revolution? Discuss the role played by the women in the French revolution. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the French revolution as total revolution and role women in it.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly giving a brief about the French Revolution of 1789.
Body:
First, write about the factors that make the French revolution as the total revolution – its overall impact – political, social, economic and cultural etc.
Next, write about the role played by the Frenchwomen in the revolution.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing about the overall impact of the revolution on the world history.
