Did all people get the right to vote in 1791?
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Correct answer: No, only active citizens received it
The French Constitution of 1791 did not grant voting rights to everyone. Only ‘active citizens’ could vote; they were generally men aged 25 years or above who paid a specified amount of tax. Women, children and poorer men were classified as passive citizens and could not vote. Exam tip: Remember the 1791 Constitution for limited franchise and the division between active and passive citizens.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
No, only active citizens received it
Why is this the correct answer?
The French Constitution of 1791 did not grant voting rights to everyone. Only ‘active citizens’ could vote; they were generally men aged 25 years or above who paid a specified amount of tax. Women, children and poorer men were classified as passive citizens and could not vote. Exam tip: Remember the 1791 Constitution for limited franchise and the division between active and passive citizens.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: The French Revolution. Topic: France Abolishes Monarchy and Becomes a Republic.
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