10 Questions
What were the three Estates in the French society before the revolution?
Clergy, nobility, and monarchy
Why did the representatives of the Third Estate walk out of the Estates-General assembly?
They wanted the votes to happen on a per head basis
What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?
It established the Legislative Assembly
After the formation of the National Assembly, where did the legislative powers shift from?
From the King to the National Assembly
What event marked the official start of the French Revolution?
The razing of Bastille
Who became the rulers of France after the Girondins lost power?
The Jacobins
What system was introduced after Robespierre was killed in 1794?
Directory system
Who declared France a Republic?
The National Convention
What event led to Napoleon becoming the commander in chief of the French Army and the supreme leader of France in 1799?
The public attacking the National Convention
Which group had two-thirds of its members from the National Convention in the Executive during the French Revolution?
The Directory
Test your knowledge of the French territories, society, and the initial stage of the French Revolution including the division into three Estates and the political system. Explore the circumstances leading up to one of the most significant events in history.
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