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?

    <p>A widespread panic and revolts against feudal landlords</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The royal family was effectively placed under house arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Frustration over food shortages and rumors of royal extravagance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The National Assembly was formed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?

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

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

    <p>It established the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Maximilien Robespierre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Reign of Terror?

    <p>The execution of thousands of people, including the King and Queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Robespierre eventually arrested and executed?

    <p>For being accused of leading France into tyranny and dictatorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Directory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major problem faced by the Directory?

    <p>Corruption and financial problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To address the financial crisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It paved the way for a new constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Revolts against feudal landlords</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The relocation of the royal family to Paris</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The rise of the National Assembly's power</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Bastille</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The establishment of a new constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?

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

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

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

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

    <p>The adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the eventual downfall of Maximilien Robespierre?

    <p>He was accused of leading France into tyranny and dictatorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>1793-1794</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To assert its independence from the monarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The escalation of violence against feudal landlords</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Liberty, equality, and fraternity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To protest the scarcity of food in Paris</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To purge France of enemies of the revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It represented the National Assembly's commitment to reform</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>His own downfall and execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The decline of royal power and authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Corrupt and ineffective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the storming of the Bastille?

    <p>The symbolization of royal authority's decline</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Radical political group pushing for extreme changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The radical reform of French society</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It signaled the rise of the National Assembly's power</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The rise of the Jacobins and the Reign of Terror</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To establish principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Reign of Terror?

    <p>The execution of thousands, including the King and Queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the eventual downfall of Maximilien Robespierre?

    <p>His radical policies and accusations of leading France into tyranny</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Corrupt and ineffective</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A radical political group pushing for extreme changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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