French Revolution Overview Quiz

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What was a major factor that contributed to the Parisian 'Reveillon riots' in April 1789?

Lack of access to healthcare

Political instability

Religious persecution

High bread prices (correct)

What was the significance of Necker's dismissal in June 1789?

It led to the formation of the National Assembly.

It increased fear among Parisians about a potential plot against them. (correct)

It sparked a mass uprising against the monarchy.

It caused a surge in bread prices.

What is the primary symbol of Royal Despotism that was stormed on July 14th, 1789?

The Bastille (correct)

The National Assembly

The Louvre

The Palace of Versailles

What was the primary reason for the withdrawal of royal troops from Paris in July 1789?

The king's fear of a bloody confrontation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who were the 'Sans Culottes'?

Politicized skilled urban artisans (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Constituent Assembly?

To create a constitution for France (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main challenge faced by the Constituent Assembly in creating a constitution?

Balancing the power of the monarchy with the power of the assembly (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT an implication of the rejection of privilege as a principle for organizing society?

The establishment of a national education system (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cause of the 'Grand Peur' or Great Fear of late July 1789?

The fear of aristocratic agents sabotaging the harvest, seemingly confirmed by increased numbers of vagrants roaming the countryside looking for food. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Assignats?

To pay the state's creditors and purchase National Lands. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main impact of the abolition of feudalism on 4th August 1789?

It significantly reduced the power and privileges of the nobility and clergy. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cause of the Vendean Rebellion?

Opposition to the Conscription decree (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the 'Breton Club'?

A group of members in the Constituent assembly who advocated for the abolition of Feudalism. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What strategic advantage did the Vendean rebels have?

Access to foreign aid from Britain (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Chouannerie from the Vendean Rebellion?

The Chouannerie took place primarily in rural Brittany while the Vendean Rebellion occurred in the Bocage region. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason the Assembly acted quickly to abolish feudalism?

To appease the angry crowds and prevent further violence. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the driving force behind the opposition to the Revolution in Marseilles?

Opposition to the radical policies of the Jacobins (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the corvee?

A form of forced labor required of peasants to work on roads and other public works. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'Federalism' as used in the context of the French Revolution?

A movement advocating for a decentralized federal republic (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the Constituent Assembly decide to do about the rights and privileges that had been purchased by individuals?

They were abolished with compensation paid to those who had purchased them. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a right or privilege abolished on August 4, 1789?

Access to the national library (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the major concern of the people of Lyon regarding the Convention's actions?

The Convention's support for the Jacobins in Lyon (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary difference between the provincial resistance in Marseilles and Lyon?

The resistance in Marseilles was focused on overthrowing the Jacobins, while in Lyon it was aimed at preserving the principles of 1789. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the French Revolution from the events described in the text?

The Revolution was a complex and tumultuous period characterized by both radicalism and opposition. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups played a significant role in fomenting popular unrest during the French Revolution?

The Defenders of the One and Indivisible Republic (B), The Sans-culottes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind the demonstrations that took place in Paris during the French Revolution?

To ensure that the needs of the working class were met, including affordable bread and price controls on essential goods (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a significant difference between the Montagnards and Girondins?

The Montagnards saw the need to appease the Sans-culottes and to use them to intimidate opponents of the Revolution, while the Girondins were increasingly wary of the popular movement. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What key measure did the Montagnards take to try and address the concerns of the Sans-culottes?

They created a Revolutionary Tribunal to try suspected traitors. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these figures is known for his role in inciting demonstrations against the Convention?

Jean-Paul Marat (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the “Pere Duchesne”?

A journal published by Jacques-René Hebert known for its inflammatory rhetoric aimed at the elite and counter-revolutionaries. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the actions of the Montagnards and Girondins differ in relation to the Revolution?

The Montagnards were more willing to embrace the demands of the Sans-culottes, while the Girondins held a more cautious stance. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the increasing tensions between the Montagnards and Girondins during the French Revolution?

The Montagnards and Girondins had different religious beliefs. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which political figure was initially a proponent of defending the constitution, but later advocated for direct action against the Legislative Assembly and the King?

Robespierre (A) Signup and view all the answers

When was the Central Committee of the Sections established?

July 25th, 1792 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following figures was appointed to the surveillance committee of the insurrectionary Commune?

Marat (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the establishment of the insurrectionary Commune on August 9th, 1792?

To consolidate the power of the Jacobins and push for more radical political change. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary source of tension between the Sans Culottes and the more established bourgeois politicians?

The Sans Culottes' lack of faith in the revolution's ability to improve their economic situation. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which political group initially took the lead in responding to internal and external opposition to the Revolution but later became more conservative?

Brissotins and Girondins (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument presented in the excerpt?

How the French Revolution transitioned from a moderate phase to a more radical one. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the split within the bourgeois elements that had initially supported the Revolution?

Their differing perspectives on the role of the monarchy in the future of France. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the centralisation of authority under the Committee of Public Safety?

To prevent the growth of opposition to the Revolution (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Decree Constituting Revolutionary Government in December 1793?

To create a more efficient and centralised government (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the centralisation of the Terror on the French economy?

A shift towards a centralised economy with government control over supply (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the Subsistence Committee established in November 1793?

To ensure the distribution of food and necessities to all citizens (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the rise in the value of Assignats between August and December 1793?

It showed the importance of the government’s intervention in managing the economy (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did the confiscation of the goods of Revolution's opponents contribute to the appeasement of the sans culottes?

It redistributed wealth and resources to the lower classes, addressing their economic grievances (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Robespierre's cooperation with Camille Desmoulins against Hebert and Chaumette reveal about the dynamics within the Committee of Public Safety?

The existence of different factions with differing views on the nature and extent of the Terror (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did the centralisation of authority under the Committee of Public Safety impact the role of Representatives on Mission?

Representatives on Mission, previously influential, were reduced to mere enforcers of central decrees (B) Signup and view all the answers