Question

question 9 of 10
which of the following describes a political similarity between
france before the french revolution and france after the fall of
napoleon?
a. in both situations, france was at war with many other
states.
b. in both situations, france was ruled by an emperor.
c. in both situations, france was governed by a monarchy.
d. in both situations, frances economy relied on the
feudal system.

Explanation:

• Option A: Before the French Revolution, France was not at war with many other states in a continuous and widespread sense as during Napoleon's era. After the fall of Napoleon, France was not immediately in a state of war with many other states. So this option is incorrect.
• Option B: Before the French Revolution, France was ruled by a king (monarch), not an emperor. After the fall of Napoleon, there was no emperor ruling France. So this option is incorrect.
• Option C: Before the French Revolution, France was a monarchy (ruled by King Louis XVI). After the fall of Napoleon in 1815, the Bourbon Restoration brought back the monarchy (Louis XVIII was put on the throne). So this option is correct.
• Option D: The feudal system was largely abolished during the French Revolution. After the fall of Napoleon, the feudal system was not the basis of the economy. So this option is incorrect.

Answer:

C. In both situations, France was governed by a monarchy.