Question

it shows that the french people remained loyal to their local authorities and not to the nation as a whole.
it proves that the revolution was a temporary phase and that the people wanted a return to the old ways.
it demonstrates how the french people were motivated to fight for their monarch and the existing social hierarchy.
it uses nationalist language to rally people to a common cause against the perceived threat of tyranny.

Explanation:

Without context about what "it" is, it's difficult to be certain. However, if considering French - related historical events, nationalism was an important factor during the French Revolution. The idea of rallying people against tyranny using nationalist language was a common theme. The other options don't align well with common understandings of French historical developments. Option A goes against the trend of the rise of nationalism during the revolution. Option B is inaccurate as the revolution was not just a temporary phase and people did not simply want to return to old ways. Option C is also wrong as the revolution was against the existing social hierarchy and monarchy in many ways.

Answer:

It uses nationalist language to rally people to a common cause against the perceived threat of tyranny.