Unit 42 Politics, exercise 1

Read text A below. Mark the statements true (T) or false (F).

  1. The French Revolution happened because of anger about the social and economic situation.
  2. After the Revolution, different groups worked together to govern the country.
  3. Napoleon came to power after an election in 1799.

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AThe French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a political upheaval prompted by social and economic unrest. It led to the overthrow of the monarchy in France and the establishment of a republic in 1792. The Revolution initially failed to produce a stable government as different factions fought for power. The Revolution is generally considered to have ended in 1799 when Napoleon took power in a military coup.