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The French Revolution occurred during the reign of Louis XIV.
The French Revolution occurred during the reign of Louis XIV.
False (B)
The National Convention, a radical group, voted to execute Louis XVI.
The National Convention, a radical group, voted to execute Louis XVI.
True (A)
Napoleon's final defeat occurred in 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Napoleon's final defeat occurred in 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar.
False (B)
The French Protestants, known as Huguenots, were allowed to worship freely after the Edict of Nantes was revoked.
The French Protestants, known as Huguenots, were allowed to worship freely after the Edict of Nantes was revoked.
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The Third Estate, which represented the majority of France's population, was comprised of the clergy and the nobility.
The Third Estate, which represented the majority of France's population, was comprised of the clergy and the nobility.
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Flashcards
Bastille Day
Bastille Day
A national holiday in France commemorating the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789.
Louis XIV
Louis XIV
The monarch who reigned in France for 70 years, known as the Sun King.
Guillotine
Guillotine
A device used for executing people by beheading during the French Revolution.
National Convention
National Convention
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Louis XVIII
Louis XVIII
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Study Notes
French Revolution Study Notes
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Napoleon's Final Defeat: 1818
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70-Year Reign: Louis XIV
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National Holiday Origin: Storming of the castle
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Franco-Prussian War Cause: Disputed throne
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Napoleon's Exile: St. Helena
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First Protestant King of France: Henry IV
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July Monarchy Nickname: Louis-Philippe
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English Fleeing the July Revolution: Charles X
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Louis XVI's Wife: Marie Antoinette
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King After Napoleon: Louis XVIII
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Louis XVI Execution: National Convention
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France's Doom Prognosticator: Louis XV
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Napoleon's Government: Consulate
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French Revolution Reign: Louis XVI
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Revolutionary Radicals: Left
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National Assembly Estate: Third Estate
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French Revolution Government: Constitutional Monarchy
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Execution Method: Guillotine
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Third Estate Population Percentage: 98%
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British Navy Threat to France: Protestant Reformation
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Combined Navies Defeat: 1805 (Battle of Trafalgar)
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Religious Tolerance for Protestants: Edict of Nantes
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Explore the key events and figures of the French Revolution, from Napoleon's rise and fall to the significance of the Storming of the Bastille. This quiz highlights major monarchs, revolutionary changes, and the impact on France's political landscape. Test your understanding of this crucial period in French history.
