11 Questions
What social class bore the burden of taxes and lacked political power under the Old Regime?
The commoners
What was one of the main factors that contributed to the outbreak of the French Revolution?
The involvement in the American Revolutionary War
What was the representative assembly that marked the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789?
The Estates-General
What was the main characteristic of the 'Old Regime' in France?
Absolute monarchy and feudalism
Which estate enjoyed privileges such as exemption from taxation?
The nobility
What was the approximate duration of the French Revolution?
1789-1799
What did the Third Estate declare itself to be?
The National Assembly
What were the three principles asserted in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?
Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity
Who led the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?
Maximilien Robespierre
In what year did Napoleon Bonaparte declare himself Emperor?
1804
What was the lasting impact of the French Revolution?
The development of modern democratic principles
Learn about the French Revolution, a pivotal period in French history that marked the end of the absolute monarchy and the rise of radical changes. Understand the social and political system of the Old Regime, including the three estates and social stratification.
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