Gr 10 History Ch 3.2: Events of the French Revolution

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What was the reason behind King Louis XVI summoning the Estates-General in 1789?

To declare war on Britain

To celebrate the royal wedding

To reform the French education system

To address a severe financial crisis (correct)

What was the outcome of the meeting of the Estates-General in 1789?

The nobility was abolished

The King was overthrown

The commoners were granted more power

The Third Estate declared itself the National Assembly (correct)

What was the significance of the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789?

It marked the end of the French Revolution

It symbolized the decline of royal authority (correct)

It led to the execution of King Louis XVI

It led to the formation of the National Assembly

What was the 'Great Fear' that swept through rural areas after the storming of the Bastille?

A widespread panic and revolts against feudal landlords Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Women's March on Versailles in October 1789?

The royal family was effectively placed under house arrest Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind the Women's March on Versailles?

Frustration over food shortages and rumors of royal extravagance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a consequence of the Estates-General meeting?

The National Assembly was formed Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?

It symbolized the Third Estate's commitment to creating a new constitution Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?

It established the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity. Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?

Maximilien Robespierre Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Reign of Terror?

The execution of thousands of people, including the King and Queen Signup and view all the answers

Why was Robespierre eventually arrested and executed?

For being accused of leading France into tyranny and dictatorship Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the new government that took over after Robespierre's death?

The Directory Signup and view all the answers

What was a major problem faced by the Directory?

Corruption and financial problems Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of King Louis XVI summoning the Estates-General in 1789?

To address the financial crisis Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Third Estate declaring itself the National Assembly?

It paved the way for a new constitution Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Great Fear that swept through rural areas?

Revolts against feudal landlords Signup and view all the answers

What was the main demand of the Women's March on Versailles?

The relocation of the royal family to Paris Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the royal family being brought back to Paris?

The rise of the National Assembly's power Signup and view all the answers

What was the symbol of royal authority stormed by the mob in Paris?

The Bastille Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the National Assembly's declaration of itself?

The establishment of a new constitution Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?

It symbolized the National Assembly's commitment to creating a new constitution Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?

To purge France of enemies of the revolution and protect the country from foreign invaders Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the radical reforms enacted by the National Assembly?

The adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen Signup and view all the answers

What led to the eventual downfall of Maximilien Robespierre?

He was accused of leading France into tyranny and dictatorship Signup and view all the answers

What was the characteristic of the Directory that took over after Robespierre's death?

It was plagued by corruption and failed to resolve financial problems Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Jacobins during the French Revolution?

They were a radical political group that pushed for extreme changes Signup and view all the answers

What was the time period during which thousands of people were executed in France?

1793-1794 Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind the Third Estate's declaration of itself as the National Assembly?

To assert its independence from the monarchy Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate consequence of the Great Fear that swept through rural areas?

The escalation of violence against feudal landlords Signup and view all the answers

What was a key principle established by the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?

Liberty, equality, and fraternity Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Women's March on Versailles?

To protest the scarcity of food in Paris Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?

To purge France of enemies of the revolution Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath in the French Revolution?

It represented the National Assembly's commitment to reform Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of Robespierre's radical policies during the Reign of Terror?

His own downfall and execution Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the National Assembly's assertion of its authority?

The decline of royal power and authority Signup and view all the answers

What was the characteristic of the government that took over after Robespierre's death?

Corrupt and ineffective Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the storming of the Bastille?

The symbolization of royal authority's decline Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Jacobins during the French Revolution?

Radical political group pushing for extreme changes Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the National Assembly's declaration of itself?

The radical reform of French society Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the royal family's relocation to Paris?

It signaled the rise of the National Assembly's power Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the radical reforms enacted by the National Assembly?

The rise of the Jacobins and the Reign of Terror Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the radical reforms enacted by the National Assembly?

To establish principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Reign of Terror?

The execution of thousands, including the King and Queen Signup and view all the answers

What led to the eventual downfall of Maximilien Robespierre?

His radical policies and accusations of leading France into tyranny Signup and view all the answers

What was the characteristic of the government that took over after Robespierre's death?

Corrupt and ineffective Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Jacobins during the French Revolution?

A radical political group pushing for extreme changes Signup and view all the answers

Gr 10 History Ch 3.2: Events of the French Revolution

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What was the reason behind King Louis XVI summoning the Estates-General in 1789?

What was the outcome of the meeting of the Estates-General in 1789?

What was the significance of the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789?

What was the 'Great Fear' that swept through rural areas after the storming of the Bastille?

What was the outcome of the Women's March on Versailles in October 1789?

What was the primary reason behind the Women's March on Versailles?

Which of the following was a consequence of the Estates-General meeting?

What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?

What was the significance of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?

Who led the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?

What was the outcome of the Reign of Terror?

Why was Robespierre eventually arrested and executed?

What was the name of the new government that took over after Robespierre's death?

What was a major problem faced by the Directory?

What was the main purpose of King Louis XVI summoning the Estates-General in 1789?

What was the significance of the Third Estate declaring itself the National Assembly?

What was the outcome of the Great Fear that swept through rural areas?

What was the main demand of the Women's March on Versailles?

What was the result of the royal family being brought back to Paris?

What was the symbol of royal authority stormed by the mob in Paris?

What was the consequence of the National Assembly's declaration of itself?

What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?

What was the main goal of the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?

What was a consequence of the radical reforms enacted by the National Assembly?

What led to the eventual downfall of Maximilien Robespierre?

What was the characteristic of the Directory that took over after Robespierre's death?

What was the significance of the Jacobins during the French Revolution?

What was the time period during which thousands of people were executed in France?

What was the primary motivation behind the Third Estate's declaration of itself as the National Assembly?

What was the immediate consequence of the Great Fear that swept through rural areas?

What was a key principle established by the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?

What was the primary goal of the Women's March on Versailles?

What was the primary goal of the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?

What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath in the French Revolution?

What was the consequence of Robespierre's radical policies during the Reign of Terror?

What was the result of the National Assembly's assertion of its authority?

What was the characteristic of the government that took over after Robespierre's death?

What was the outcome of the storming of the Bastille?

What was the role of the Jacobins during the French Revolution?

What was the consequence of the National Assembly's declaration of itself?

What was the significance of the royal family's relocation to Paris?

What was the outcome of the radical reforms enacted by the National Assembly?

What was the main goal of the radical reforms enacted by the National Assembly?

What was the outcome of the Reign of Terror?

What led to the eventual downfall of Maximilien Robespierre?

What was the characteristic of the government that took over after Robespierre's death?

What was the role of the Jacobins during the French Revolution?

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