History · expert
If an answer limits changes in everyday life only to clothes what weakness remains at expert level?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Changes in communication, the press, language and public culture will be missed
The correct answer is that changes in communication, the press, language and public culture would be omitted. The French Revolution changed more than clothing: the spread of new ideas, newspapers, political language, symbols and public celebrations also shaped everyday life. Royal succession, military dates and changing borders may be relevant to the Revolution in other contexts, but they do not identify the key weakness in an account of social and cultural everyday change. Exam tip: when writing about everyday life, add at least one example involving language, the press or public culture along with clothing.