The moveable framework within that first chapter refers to the guilliotine.
The movable framework in the first chapter of "A Tale of Two Cities" refers to the setting of the story switching between London and Paris, providing a contrasting backdrop for the unfolding events. This framework enables readers to see the stark differences between the two cities and sets the stage for the larger themes of duality and revolution that run throughout the novel.
Generally it is talking about the conditions of the cities which are disbalanced
grim and sombre
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those who spoke up were assumed to be allied with England
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China
What provided the basic framework for the national government?
In the US, the Articles of Confederation provided the first framework for a national government.
Attraction?
The first book printed with movable type.
The first machine that did printing using movable type was a printing press. There is a link below.