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Expectations of the French Revolution

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What was a primary perception of France leading up to the French Revolution?

A political prison and center of economic mismanagement (correct)
A culturally vibrant society
A politically free nation with sound fiscal management
A global trading hub

Which event is considered a turning point in France's history, signifying the start of the French Revolution?

The storming of the Bastille (correct)
The coronation of Louis XVI
The signing of a new treaty
The enactment of the Declaration of the Rights of Man

The Bastille's fall is symbolic to the French Revolution for what primary reason?

It was the largest prison.
It represented the start of the end of royal authority. (correct)
It was a major center of trade and commerce.
It was the location of the royal treasury.

How was France characterized economically, prior to the revolution?

<p>Being a repository of economic blunders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What general expectation drove individuals toward the French Revolution?

<p>To move away from an oppressive structure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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French Revolution

A period of radical social and political change in France from 1789 to 1799.

Political prison

France's status before the revolution, limiting freedoms and rights.

Economic mismanagement

Poor handling of the economy that contributed to unrest leading to the revolution.

Fall of the Bastille

The storming of this prison on July 14, 1789, marked the start of the revolution.

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Symbolism of the revolution

The use of events like the fall of the Bastille to represent larger ideas of liberty and change.

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