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During the French Revolution, what significant policy was adopted regarding regional languages?

1

Encouragement of local dialects

2

Promotion of French as the common language

3

Ban on all languages except Latin

4

Segregation of linguistic groups

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Answer

B. Promotion of French as the common language

Solution:

The revolutionary government promoted French as the national language to foster unity, while discouraging regional dialects. The other options contradict the policy.

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