10 Questions
What was the main reason behind the French Revolution?
The burden of heavy taxes on the common people
Which of the following was NOT one of the ideals of the French Revolution?
Nationalism
Who was the monarch who was executed during the French Revolution?
Louis XVI
What was the name of the document adopted by the National Assembly in 1789?
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
What was the significance of the Bastille?
It was a symbol of the absolute monarchy
What was the primary source of income for the French monarchy in the 18th century?
Taxes collected from the common people
Which social class in France was exempt from paying taxes during the 18th century?
Clergy
What was the name of the assembly that represented the common people in France during the late 18th century?
National Assembly
What was the outcome of the Tennis Court Oath in 1789?
The representatives vowed to continue their work on a new constitution
Which of the following was a consequence of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?
The execution of thousands of people accused of being enemies of the revolution
Study Notes
French Revolution
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Causes of the French Revolution:
- Social Inequality: Estates System (Clergy, Nobility, Commoners) led to resentment among common people
- Financial crisis: National Debt, heavy taxation, and burden on common people
- Enlightenment ideas (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) influenced people's thinking
- Weak Monarchy: King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette's unpopularity
Estates General and National Assembly
- Estates General: Representative assembly of three estates, first meeting since 1614, failed to address people's grievances
- National Assembly: Commoners' representatives formed a new assembly, declared themselves representatives of the people, and took an oath to create a constitution
Fall of the Bastille and the Great Fear
- Fall of the Bastille: July 14, 1789: Symbolic event marking the beginning of the French Revolution, prison stormed and governor killed
- The Great Fear: Peasants' uprising against nobility, destroying symbols of feudalism, and gaining control over their lives
Abolition of Feudalism and the Declaration of Rights of Man
- Abolition of Feudalism: August 4, 1789: National Assembly abolished feudal privileges, serfdom, and absolute monarchy
- Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen: Fundamental document asserting equality, liberty, and democracy
Reign of Terror and Rise of Napoleon
- Reign of Terror: 1793-1794: Radical Jacobins, led by Robespierre, executed those deemed enemies of the revolution, causing widespread fear
- Rise of Napoleon: 1799: Napoleon Bonaparte seized power, ending the Revolution, and beginning a new era in French history
Test your understanding of the major events and key concepts of the French Revolution, a pivotal moment in world history, as studied in Class IX History.
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