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What system of measurements did the French adopt during the French Revolution?
The metric system.
The metric system was devised by?
The French Academy of Sciences
What were two important reforms during the french revolution?
Two important reforms of the French revolution were, the abolition of the hereditary aristocracy, and the introduction of the metric system.
Who invented the centimeter and meter?
The metric system was devised following the French Revolution and the metre was intended to be defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the North Pole to the Equator. The centimetre is just one hundredth of a metre, using a system of prefixes as part of the metric system to define various lengths. In this case, the centi- prefix meaning one hundredth.
Why is time not decimalized in the metric system?
Time is not decimalized in the metric system because it is bound to change because of the revolution of the earth.
In what century did the metric system start?
The metric system came about during the time of the French Revolution, during the age of Rationalism etc. This places it in the later part of the 1700's, which is the 18th century. A good resource for this is the book "The measure of all things" by Ken Alder
Which of the revolution's changes to french society remains today a ten day week the metric system?
The METRIC SYSTEM is one contribution of the French Revolution which remains with us to the present day.
What measure were taken by the national convention?
The National Convention voted to adopt the metric system of measurement during the era of revolution and reform in France.
Which country designed the metric system?
France. The metric system was designed as a result of the French revolution
The birthplace of the metric system?
Paris, France, immediately following the French Revolution.
How did Europe go metric?
The Metric System was created after the French Revolution. After the French Revolution, almost everything changed. And since France spread to control almost all of Western Europe, the Metric System spread. It then spread all over the world due to imperialism and influence.
When was the standard system created?
The metric system was introduced as part of the French Revolution, in the late 18th century.
