French Revolution: Key Elements and Figures
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Who were Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette in French society pre-revolution?

  • They were philosophers of the Enlightenment pushing for democracy.
  • They were the King and Queen who faced execution during the French Revolution. (correct)
  • They were leading figures of the Jacobins advocating for social equality.
  • They were wealthy bourgeoisie supporting the Absolute Monarchy.

    • What was the main goal of the Sans Culottes during the French Revolution?

  • To promote the ideas of Enlightenment philosophers and establish a constitutional monarchy.
  • To advocate for the rights of the working class and demand political change. (correct)
  • To support the aristocracy and oppose any form of representative government.
  • To restore the absolute power of the monarchy and suppress revolutionary movements.

    • What was the outcome of the Reign of Terror in France?

  • The monarchy was reinstated and power was concentrated in the hands of the aristocracy.
  • The French economy flourished, leading to increased prosperity for all social classes.
  • The National Convention established a democratic system with equal rights for all citizens.
  • Thousands of people, including King Louis XVI, were executed by the revolutionary government. (correct)

    • What was the main difference between the Jacobins and the Girondins during the French Revolution?

    <p>The Jacobins were radical revolutionaries advocating for a republic, while the Girondins were more moderate and favored a constitutional monarchy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of government was established by the National Convention in France?

    <p>A revolutionary republic with powerful centralized authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the structures of French society pre-revolution for the course of the French Revolution?

    <p>They impeded any chance of change due to their rigid hierarchy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Enlightenment philosophers and their ideas contribute to the success of the French Revolution?

    <p>Their writings greatly influenced the calls for reform and inspired revolutionary thought.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the different types of governments established during the French Revolution in terms of their achievements?

    <p>Each government type faced unique challenges and some failed to bring stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Girondins and what did they represent during the French Revolution?

    <p>They were moderate revolutionaries seeking gradual political change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the fate of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette during the French Revolution?

    <p>They were executed by guillotine for treason against the French Republic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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