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What were the three Estates in the French society before the revolution?
What were the three Estates in the French society before the revolution?
- Clergy, nobility, and workers
- Nobility, monarchy, and peasants
- Clergy, nobility, and monarchy (correct)
- Royals, clergy, and peasants
Why did the representatives of the Third Estate walk out of the Estates-General assembly?
Why did the representatives of the Third Estate walk out of the Estates-General assembly?
- They disagreed with the King's financial policies
- They wanted the votes to happen on a per head basis (correct)
- They wanted to form their own monarchy
- They demanded a reduction in taxes for the Third Estate
What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?
What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?
- It demanded execution of King Louis XVI
- It resulted in a new system of taxation
- It declared war against the monarchy
- It established the Legislative Assembly (correct)
After the formation of the National Assembly, where did the legislative powers shift from?
After the formation of the National Assembly, where did the legislative powers shift from?
What event marked the official start of the French Revolution?
What event marked the official start of the French Revolution?
Who became the rulers of France after the Girondins lost power?
Who became the rulers of France after the Girondins lost power?
What system was introduced after Robespierre was killed in 1794?
What system was introduced after Robespierre was killed in 1794?
Who declared France a Republic?
Who declared France a Republic?
What event led to Napoleon becoming the commander in chief of the French Army and the supreme leader of France in 1799?
What event led to Napoleon becoming the commander in chief of the French Army and the supreme leader of France in 1799?
Which group had two-thirds of its members from the National Convention in the Executive during the French Revolution?
Which group had two-thirds of its members from the National Convention in the Executive during the French Revolution?
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