Which symbol of liberty was prominent in the Marianne image of the French nation?
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Correct answer: Red cap
Marianne was the female allegory of the French nation and republic. The red cap, or Phrygian cap, had been associated with liberty during the French Revolution and therefore became a recognisable sign of freedom in images of Marianne. Oak leaves represented German tradition, a breastplate suggested defence, and an olive branch generally suggested peace rather than liberty.
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Red cap
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Marianne was the female allegory of the French nation and republic. The red cap, or Phrygian cap, had been associated with liberty during the French Revolution and therefore became a recognisable sign of freedom in images of Marianne. Oak leaves represented German tradition, a breastplate suggested defence, and an olive branch generally suggested peace rather than liberty.
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This is a Class 10 Social Science question. Chapter: The Age of Industrialisation. Topic: Visualising the Nation.
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