Which example among French revolutionary measures most clearly shows cultural nation-building?
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Correct answer: Promoting French as the common language instead of regional dialects
Cultural nation-building creates a common identity through language, symbols, memories and shared practices. Promoting French as a common language reduced the importance of regional dialects and encouraged people to imagine themselves as members of one nation. Thus option A is correct. Options B, C and D are important administrative or economic measures, but they do not primarily concern cultural unity.
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Promoting French as the common language instead of regional dialects
Why is this the correct answer?
Cultural nation-building creates a common identity through language, symbols, memories and shared practices. Promoting French as a common language reduced the importance of regional dialects and encouraged people to imagine themselves as members of one nation. Thus option A is correct. Options B, C and D are important administrative or economic measures, but they do not primarily concern cultural unity.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Social Science question. Chapter: The Age of Industrialisation. Topic: The French Revolution and the Idea of the Nation.
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