French Revolution Events Quiz

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What did the sans-culottes symbolize?

Wealth

Freedom (correct)

Equality

Power

Why did women not wear the red cap, a symbol of liberty, during the French Revolution?

The red cap was too expensive for women to afford

They preferred to wear other symbols of liberty

Women were not allowed to participate in revolutionary activities

It was considered inappropriate for women to wear it (correct)

What event in 1792 led to the planning of an insurrection by the Jacobins?

Short supplies and high food prices (correct)

Excessive taxation

Foreign invasion

Disease outbreak

Why did women have more opportunities to exhibit their artwork during the French Revolution?

The revolutionary events changed societal norms Signup and view all the answers

What does the pyramid in the painting symbolize?

Equality Signup and view all the answers

Why were the Jacobins known as sans-culottes?

'Sans-culottes' literally means 'those without knee breeches' Signup and view all the answers

What did the new government do during the Reign of Terror regarding women's political activities?

Issued laws ordering closure of women's clubs Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence for many prominent women during the Reign of Terror?

Arrested and executed Signup and view all the answers

When did women in France finally win the right to vote?

1946 Signup and view all the answers

What did Olympe de Gouges criticize in 1791 that led her to write the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Citizen?

Constitution and Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen excluding women Signup and view all the answers

What did Olympe de Gouges demand from the Queen and members of the National Assembly in 1791?

Act upon her Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Citizen Signup and view all the answers

For what was Olympe de Gouges charged by the National Convention in 1793?

Treason Signup and view all the answers

What event took place on the morning of August 10?

Storming the Palace of the Tuileries Signup and view all the answers

What significant change in voting rights occurred as a result of the newly elected Convention?

Men above 21 years old gained the right to vote regardless of wealth Signup and view all the answers

How did the Convention change the government on September 21, 1792?

They abolished the monarchy and declared France a republic Signup and view all the answers

What action led to Louis XVI's public execution on January 21, 1793?

Facing a court trial for treason Signup and view all the answers

What period is known as the Reign of Terror under Robespierre's leadership?

1793-1794 Signup and view all the answers

Which form of government was established after abolishing the monarchy in France?

Republic Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to the National Assembly voting to declare war against Prussia and Austria in April 1792?

Secret negotiations between Louis XVI and the King of Prussia Signup and view all the answers

Why did thousands of volunteers from the provinces join the army in France?

To engage in a war of the people against kings and aristocracies Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Marseillaise during the events in France?

It symbolized the war of the people against kings and aristocracies Signup and view all the answers

How did neighbouring absolute monarchies like Prussia and Austria react to the events in France?

They made plans to send troops to suppress the events Signup and view all the answers

What role did Louis XVI play in the events leading up to the war declaration against Prussia and Austria?

He secretly negotiated while having signed the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

Why did rulers of neighbouring countries like Prussia and Austria worry about the developments in France?

They were concerned about increasing tensions in France Signup and view all the answers

What was one way for people to understand ideas like liberty and justice that were written about by political philosophers?

Through anonymous prints like the one from 1790 Signup and view all the answers

How did Napoleon Bonaparte see his role in Europe?

As a moderniser aiming to introduce new laws Signup and view all the answers

What legacy of the French Revolution spread to the rest of Europe during the nineteenth century?

The ideas of liberty and democratic rights Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the anonymous print from 1790 described in the text?

To make the idea of justice tangible Signup and view all the answers

Why did Napoleon Bonaparte crown himself Emperor of France in 1804?

To place members of his family in key positions Signup and view all the answers

What was one significant change introduced by Napoleon Bonaparte as a moderniser of Europe?

Protection of private property Signup and view all the answers