Why was the nationalist use of revolutionary songs and oaths effective?
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Correct answer: They emotionally connected people to a common goal
The governing concept is emotional mobilisation in the construction of national identity. Songs and oaths use shared words, memories and promises to create solidarity, encourage commitment and make an abstract nation feel personally meaningful. Therefore option A is correct. They were not instruments for raising trade taxes, proving the divine right of kings or deepening regional separation; options B, C and D do not explain their nationalist influence.
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They emotionally connected people to a common goal
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is emotional mobilisation in the construction of national identity. Songs and oaths use shared words, memories and promises to create solidarity, encourage commitment and make an abstract nation feel personally meaningful. Therefore option A is correct. They were not instruments for raising trade taxes, proving the divine right of kings or deepening regional separation; options B, C and D do not explain their nationalist influence.
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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