If peasants burn feudal documents what authority are they challenging?
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Correct answer: The feudal rights and claims of the nobles
Feudal documents recorded the dues, forced labour obligations and privileges that peasants owed to nobles. By burning them, peasants rejected the feudal rights and claims of the nobility. The National Guard was formed to maintain order and was not the authority represented by these records. Exam tip: Destruction of feudal records symbolised peasant opposition to feudal privileges.
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The feudal rights and claims of the nobles
Why is this the correct answer?
Feudal documents recorded the dues, forced labour obligations and privileges that peasants owed to nobles. By burning them, peasants rejected the feudal rights and claims of the nobility. The National Guard was formed to maintain order and was not the authority represented by these records. Exam tip: Destruction of feudal records symbolised peasant opposition to feudal privileges.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: The French Revolution. Topic: The Outbreak of the Revolution.
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