9th Class Social Science Sample Paper Sample Paper - 2 Term - 1

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    What laws were introduced by the revolutionary government in France to improve the status of women?           (5)  

    Answer:

    The following laws were introduced by the revolutionary government (i) State schools were established and schooling was made compulsory for all girls. (ii) Their fathers could no longer force them into marriage against their will. Marriage was made into a contract entered into freely and registered under civil law. (iii) Divorce was made legal and could be applied for by both women and men. (iv) Women could now train for jobs, could become artists or run small businesses.  


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