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What was one of the main causes of the French Revolution?
What was the result of the Reign of Terror led by Maximilien Robespierre?
What social class benefited the most from the French Revolution?
What was the significance of the Bastille Storming?
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What was the role of Louis XVI in the French Revolution?
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What was one of the consequences of the French Revolution?
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What was the system that divided society into three groups?
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Study Notes
Causes of the Revolution
- Financial Crisis: France was heavily indebted from the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.
- Social Inequality: The Estates-General system, which divided society into three groups: Clergy, Nobility, and Commoners, led to resentment among the common people.
- Enlightenment Ideas: The spread of revolutionary ideas, such as liberty, equality, and democracy, influenced the French people.
- Food Shortages: Crop failures and food shortages in the late 18th century led to widespread discontent.
Reign of Terror
- Radicalization: The Revolution became increasingly radical, led by Maximilien Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety.
- ** Executions**: Thousands of people, including King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, were executed by guillotine during the Reign of Terror (1793-1794).
- Purification of Society: The Committee sought to purify French society by eliminating those deemed enemies of the Revolution.
Social and Economic Impact
- End of Feudalism: The Revolution abolished the feudal system, freeing peasants from serfdom and redistributing land.
- Rise of the Bourgeoisie: The Revolution created new opportunities for the middle class, leading to their rise to power.
- Economic Instability: The Revolution led to economic instability, including inflation, food shortages, and widespread poverty.
Bastille Storming
- July 14, 1789: A Parisian mob stormed the Bastille, a symbol of royal authority, marking the beginning of the French Revolution.
- Release of Prisoners: The mob released seven prisoners, marking the start of the Revolution's violent phase.
Key Figures
Louis XVI
- King of France: Louis XVI was the King of France from 1774 to 1792.
- Execution: He was executed by guillotine in 1793 during the Reign of Terror.
National Assembly
- Representative Government: The National Assembly was formed in 1789, representing the people and seeking to reform the French government.
- Tennis Court Oath: The National Assembly took the Tennis Court Oath, vowing to continue their work on a new constitution.
Estates General
- Representative Body: The Estates General was a representative body that had not been convened since 1614.
- Meeting in 1789: The Estates General was convened in 1789 to address France's financial crisis, leading to the formation of the National Assembly.
Causes of the Revolution
- France was heavily indebted from the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War, leading to a financial crisis.
- The Estates-General system, which divided society into three groups: Clergy, Nobility, and Commoners, led to resentment among the common people due to social inequality.
- The spread of revolutionary ideas, such as liberty, equality, and democracy, influenced the French people through the Enlightenment.
- Crop failures and food shortages in the late 18th century led to widespread discontent.
Reign of Terror
- The Revolution became increasingly radical, led by Maximilien Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety.
- Thousands of people, including King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, were executed by guillotine during the Reign of Terror (1793-1794).
- The Committee sought to purify French society by eliminating those deemed enemies of the Revolution.
Social and Economic Impact
- The Revolution abolished the feudal system, freeing peasants from serfdom and redistributing land.
- The Revolution created new opportunities for the middle class, leading to their rise to power as the bourgeoisie.
- The Revolution led to economic instability, including inflation, food shortages, and widespread poverty.
Bastille Storming
- A Parisian mob stormed the Bastille, a symbol of royal authority, on July 14, 1789, marking the beginning of the French Revolution.
- The mob released seven prisoners, marking the start of the Revolution's violent phase.
Key Figures
Louis XVI
- King of France from 1774 to 1792.
- Executed by guillotine in 1793 during the Reign of Terror.
National Assembly
- Formed in 1789, representing the people and seeking to reform the French government.
- Took the Tennis Court Oath, vowing to continue their work on a new constitution.
Estates General
- A representative body that had not been convened since 1614.
- Convened in 1789 to address France's financial crisis, leading to the formation of the National Assembly.
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This quiz covers the main reasons behind the French Revolution, including financial crisis, social inequality, Enlightenment ideas, and food shortages.
