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CBSE - History - The French Revolution

The French Revolution

Short Answer Type

Highlight the provisions of the constitution which was introduced after the fall of Jacobin club. 

A. The fall of the Jacobin Government allowed the wealthier middle classed to seize power.
B. A New constituent was introduced which denied the vote to non-propertied sections of society.
C. It provided for two elected legislative councils. These then appointed a Directory, and executive made up of five members.
D. This was mean as a safe guard against the concentration of power in a one man executive as under the Jacobins. 

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