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What was the main reason behind the Third Estate forming the National Assembly?
What was the main reason behind the Third Estate forming the National Assembly?
The Tennis Court Oath was taken by the representatives of the Second Estate.
The Tennis Court Oath was taken by the representatives of the Second Estate.
False (B)
What significant event occurred on July 14, 1789?
What significant event occurred on July 14, 1789?
The storming of the Bastille
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was drafted on August 26, 1789, establishing principles like __________ and __________.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was drafted on August 26, 1789, establishing principles like __________ and __________.
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Match the following events with their descriptions:
Match the following events with their descriptions:
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The French Revolution of 1789
- Convocation of the Estates-General (May 5, 1789): Louis XVI called the Estates-General to address the kingdom's financial issues. This assembly consisted of representatives from the clergy, nobility, and commoners (the Third Estate).
- Formation of the National Assembly (June 1789): Disagreements over voting procedures led the Third Estate to declare themselves the National Assembly, representing the entire nation.
- Tennis Court Oath (June 20, 1789): The National Assembly swore not to disband until a constitution was created for France.
- Storming of the Bastille (July 14, 1789): A mob attacked the Bastille prison, a symbol of royal authority, marking a turning point in the revolution and fueling popular uprisings.
- Abolition of Feudal Privileges (August 4, 1789): The National Assembly abolished feudal privileges and the old social order, eliminating the special rights of the clergy and nobility.
- Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (August 26, 1789): The National Assembly established fundamental rights for all citizens, based on Enlightenment ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. These included equality before the law and freedom of speech and religion.
- Spread of Revolt (Summer 1789): Peasant uprisings and attacks on noble estates, known as the Great Fear, contributed to the revolution.
- End of the Old Regime: The events of 1789 culminated in the overturning of the absolute monarchy and the establishment of a representative government.
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Test your knowledge on the key events of the French Revolution of 1789, including the Convocation of the Estates-General, the formation of the National Assembly, and the storming of the Bastille. This quiz covers significant milestones that shaped the course of French history and the rise of democratic ideals.
