Multiple choice general knowledge

In a pack of playing cards, Ace had the least value, whereas King the most valued. But, after this Ace is considered to have more value than the King, depicting that the common civilians are more powerful than the King. What is this referring to ?

  1. French revolution

  2. American revolution

  3. English Civil War

  4. British American War
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Explanation

During the French Revolution, the traditional card hierarchy was inverted - Ace (representing the common citizen) was placed above the King, symbolizing that ordinary people had become more powerful than the monarchy. This card symbolism reflected the revolutionary overthrow of the aristocracy.

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