Question

Who was forced to flee in the year 1848?
A) Louis XVI
B) Louis XIV
C) Louis Philippe
D) Charles

Answer 1

Hint: Romanticism was a cultural movement in Europe that aimed to foster a specific type of nationalist spirit. The worship of reason and science was criticised by Romantic artists and poets. They concentrated on feelings, intuition, and mystical experiences. Their goal was to instil a sense of national heritage, a shared cultural past, as the foundation of a nation.

Complete answer:
France has had a variety of governments throughout its long history. The cause of the revolution of 1848 was based on economic suffering and inequity that arose as a result of the industrial revolution, and the constitutional monarchy was unable to address the issue. It eliminated monarchy and replaced it with a republican system of administration. It was successful in achieving political equality in society. This revolution provided all males over the age of 21 the right to work and suffrage.

Now let’s check the options:
A) Louis XVI: Before the monarchy was overthrown during the French Revolution, Louis XVI was the final King of France. In an attempt to alleviate his fiscal crisis, Louis assembled the Estates-General, but in doing so, he accidentally launched the French Revolution. During the four months leading up to his guillotine execution, he was known as Citizen Louis Capet. Thus, the option is incorrect.

B) Louis XIV: From 14 May 1643 until his death in 1715, Louis XIV, often known as Louis the Great or the Sun King, ruled France. France under Louis XIV typified Europe's age of absolutism. Hence, this option is not correct.

C) Louis Philippe: After the commencement of the French Revolution in 1848, Louis Philippe was obliged to abdicate his throne due to worsening economic conditions in France. Food shortages and rampant unemployment prompted Parisians to take to the streets. Louis Philippe was forced to evacuate after barricades were built. Thus, in the year 1848, Louis Philippe was compelled to flee. Thus the answer is correct.

D) Charles: France became a constitutional monarchy after the Congress of Vienna. Royalists believed the king had too little power, while liberals and radicals believed he had too much. King Charles X was a staunch supporter of absolute monarchy. He defied the constitution in order to gain more power. He put the legislature on hold, limited voting rights, and censored the media. The revolt in the streets was sparked by Charle's acts. He took refuge in England. The French Revolution, often known as the July Revolution, took place in 1830. It removed the French Bourbon monarch, King Charles X., Hence, this option is incorrect.

Therefore the correct answer is option (C) i.e, Louis Philip. That is, Louis Philippe was compelled to flee in the year 1848.

Note: Louis Philippe founded the constitutional monarchy in France. During his rule, the middle class prospered, but most French people were still unable to vote. The government of Louis Philippe was corrupt. Unemployment and rising bread prices were caused by the recession. The French rioted in the streets. Now, the government has changed and the order has been restored.