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CBSE - History - The French Revolution

The French Revolution

Short Answer Type

Name some symbols used during French Revolution and what do they stand for? 

Symbols used during French Revolution -

A. The broken chain: Chains were used to fetter slaves. A broken chain stands for the act of becoming free.

B. The Bundle of rods or fasces: One rod can be easily broken, but not an entire bundle. Strength lies in unity.

C. The eye within a triangle radiating light: The all-seeing eye stands for knowledge. The easy of the sun will drive away the clouds of ignorance. 

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