What steps did the French Revolutionaries take to create a sense of collective identity among the French people?

 

What steps did the French Revolutionaries take to create a sense of collective identity among the French people?

Rise of Nationalism in Europe 10th class History

Answer: The steps that French Revolutionaries took to create a sense of collective identity among the French people are mentioned below:

1. Propagation of ideas like Lapartrie (the fatherland) and Le-citoyen (the citizens). 
2. A new flag of tri-colour was choosed to replace the Royal standard of the French Monarch. 
3. An elected body of citizens known as the National Assembly was formed to manage the state affairs.
4. New hyms were composed, oaths were taken and martyrs "commemorated" in the name of Nation.
5. Regional language were discorded and the French was made a common language of the nation.
6. Internal custom duties and dues were abolished and uniform system of weights and measures was adopted.