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More than 97% of the population in France belonged to the third estate.
More than 97% of the population in France belonged to the third estate.
True
Nobles and clergy members in France paid more than 50% of their income in taxes.
Nobles and clergy members in France paid more than 50% of their income in taxes.
False
Marie Antoinette was known for her frugality and concern for the poor.
Marie Antoinette was known for her frugality and concern for the poor.
False
The Enlightenment had a profound impact on people's views regarding their rights and government.
The Enlightenment had a profound impact on people's views regarding their rights and government.
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The American Revolution had no influence on the ideas of the French Revolution.
The American Revolution had no influence on the ideas of the French Revolution.
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The phrase 'Liberté, égalité, fraternité' reflects the ideals of the French Revolution.
The phrase 'Liberté, égalité, fraternité' reflects the ideals of the French Revolution.
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War efforts, like supporting the American Revolution, contributed to France's financial crisis.
War efforts, like supporting the American Revolution, contributed to France's financial crisis.
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The French monarchy displayed a high sense of urgency regarding the issues faced by the masses.
The French monarchy displayed a high sense of urgency regarding the issues faced by the masses.
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The March on Versailles involved 6000 angry men protesting against food shortages.
The March on Versailles involved 6000 angry men protesting against food shortages.
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Louis XVI was arrested and forced to leave Paris for Versailles.
Louis XVI was arrested and forced to leave Paris for Versailles.
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The Declaration of the Rights of Man included concepts such as liberty, property, and resistance to oppression.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man included concepts such as liberty, property, and resistance to oppression.
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The royal family successfully fled France without being recognized.
The royal family successfully fled France without being recognized.
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The Church was a key aspect of the old regime and underwent reforms during the revolution.
The Church was a key aspect of the old regime and underwent reforms during the revolution.
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The Reign of Terror was a time of stability and peace in revolutionary France.
The Reign of Terror was a time of stability and peace in revolutionary France.
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The revolutionary leaders set up meetings to establish a new constitution.
The revolutionary leaders set up meetings to establish a new constitution.
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R.R. Palmer expressed optimism about the outcomes of the revolution, dismissing fears of losing gains.
R.R. Palmer expressed optimism about the outcomes of the revolution, dismissing fears of losing gains.
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The Jacobins sought to maintain the monarchy during the French Revolution.
The Jacobins sought to maintain the monarchy during the French Revolution.
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Maximilien Robespierre was a leader of the Committee of Public Safety.
Maximilien Robespierre was a leader of the Committee of Public Safety.
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The National Assembly created the Cult of Reason as a replacement for the Catholic Church.
The National Assembly created the Cult of Reason as a replacement for the Catholic Church.
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Ordinary citizens were prohibited from participating in the defense of France during the Revolution.
Ordinary citizens were prohibited from participating in the defense of France during the Revolution.
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The Reign of Terror was launched to protect the Revolution from both internal and external threats.
The Reign of Terror was launched to protect the Revolution from both internal and external threats.
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The Committee of Public Safety executed anyone suspected of supporting the monarchy.
The Committee of Public Safety executed anyone suspected of supporting the monarchy.
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The National Convention was elected through universal manhood suffrage after the execution of Louis XVI.
The National Convention was elected through universal manhood suffrage after the execution of Louis XVI.
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Robespierre proposed making peace with foreign monarchies during his leadership.
Robespierre proposed making peace with foreign monarchies during his leadership.
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Robespierre agreed to ease the Reign of Terror as requested by the National Convention.
Robespierre agreed to ease the Reign of Terror as requested by the National Convention.
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After Robespierre's death, a new government called the Directory was established in France.
After Robespierre's death, a new government called the Directory was established in France.
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Napoleon Bonaparte came to power in France through democratic elections.
Napoleon Bonaparte came to power in France through democratic elections.
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The French Revolution challenged the idea of the divine right of kings.
The French Revolution challenged the idea of the divine right of kings.
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Robespierre's paranoia after an assassination attempt led him to distrust even his allies.
Robespierre's paranoia after an assassination attempt led him to distrust even his allies.
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The French Revolution successfully reinstated the monarchy in France.
The French Revolution successfully reinstated the monarchy in France.
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The five Directors of the Directory worked harmoniously without conflict.
The five Directors of the Directory worked harmoniously without conflict.
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The ideals of the French Revolution inspired political change in other countries.
The ideals of the French Revolution inspired political change in other countries.
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The meeting of the Estates occurred for the first time in 175 years in 1614.
The meeting of the Estates occurred for the first time in 175 years in 1614.
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The Tennis Court Oath was a promise made by the members of the National Assembly to disband until a kingdom of servile subjects was created.
The Tennis Court Oath was a promise made by the members of the National Assembly to disband until a kingdom of servile subjects was created.
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The Declaration of the Rights of Man emphasized concepts such as liberty, inequality, and fraternity.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man emphasized concepts such as liberty, inequality, and fraternity.
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The Fall of the Bastille was mainly a successful attempt to gather food supplies for the revolutionaries.
The Fall of the Bastille was mainly a successful attempt to gather food supplies for the revolutionaries.
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The rebels were successful in cutting off the warden's head during the Fall of the Bastille.
The rebels were successful in cutting off the warden's head during the Fall of the Bastille.
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After the Fall of the Bastille, the feudal order was completely retained in France.
After the Fall of the Bastille, the feudal order was completely retained in France.
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Herbert Kretzmer's lyrics in 'Do You Hear the People Sing?' reflect themes of hope and justice.
Herbert Kretzmer's lyrics in 'Do You Hear the People Sing?' reflect themes of hope and justice.
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The 3rd Estate called for individual votes during the meeting of the Estates.
The 3rd Estate called for individual votes during the meeting of the Estates.
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Study Notes
French Revolution
- The French Revolution was a period of social and political upheaval in France that lasted from 1789 to 1799
- The French Revolution was influenced by the Enlightenment and the American Revolution
- The French Revolution began with the meeting of the Estates-General in 1789, where each estate was given one vote
- The Estates-General was a body of representatives from the three estates of France: the clergy, the nobility, and the commoners.
The Old Regime
- The Old Regime was the social and political system in place in France before the French Revolution
- The French society was divided into three estates: the clergy, the nobility, and the commoners
- The clergy and nobility were exempt from many taxes, while the commoners paid most of the taxes
Causes of the French Revolution
- Social Inequalities
- Financial Crisis and Famine
- Influence from the American Revolution and Enlightenment
Events of the French Revolution
- Meeting of the Estates-General: The meeting of the three estates, where the third estate demanded individual voting rights
- Formation of the National Assembly: The third estate left the Estates-General and formed the National Assembly, demanding a new constitution
- Tennis Court Oath: The National Assembly pledged to stay together until a new constitution was established
- Declaration of the Rights of Man: The National Assembly created a document that outlined the rights of all citizens, including liberty, equality, and fraternity
- Fall of the Bastille: The storming of the Bastille, a royal prison and weapons stockpile, symbolized the beginning of the revolution
- March on Versailles: Women marched to Versailles to demand the King's return to Paris and acceptance of the Declaration of the Rights of Man
- End of the Old Regime: The King conceded to the demands of the National Assembly and the old regime was abolished
- Church Reforms: The National Assembly confiscated church property and reformed the clergy
Reign of Terror
- The Reign of Terror was a period of violence and executions during the French Revolution
- The Committee of Public Safety, led by Maximilien Robespierre, launched the Reign of Terror to save the Revolution from foreign invasion and domestic protests
- Many suspected traitors, including nobles and priests, were executed during the Reign of Terror
- The National Convention asked Robespierre to end the Reign of Terror, however, he rejected the request
- Robespierre's paranoia led to the executions of many of his allies
Significance of the French Revolution
- The French Revolution challenged the idea of the divine right of kings and the privileges of the nobility
- The revolution led to the establishment of a republic in France
- It led to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte
- The ideals of the French Revolution inspired revolutions around the world
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Explore the causes, events, and impact of the French Revolution, a pivotal period in history from 1789 to 1799. This quiz covers the Old Regime, the meeting of the Estates-General, and the revolutionary changes that followed. Test your knowledge on the social and political transformations that shaped modern France.
