French Revolution: The Summer of 1792

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What was the main reason for the severe control and punishment during the Reign of Terror?

  • To punish the nobles and clergy who supported the monarchy
  • To crush the opposition from other political parties
  • Due to the policy of severe control and punishment by Robespierre (correct)
  • To maintain order in the newly formed Republic

What was the fate of those who were found guilty during the Reign of Terror?

  • They were guillotined (correct)
  • They were imprisoned for life
  • They were banished from France
  • They were forced to join the army

Why were peasants forced to transport their grain to the cities during the Reign of Terror?

  • To trade with other countries
  • To supply the army with food
  • To feed the prisoners in the cities
  • To sell it at prices fixed by the government (correct)

What happened to the churches during the Reign of Terror?

<p>They were converted into barracks or offices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Robespierre's policies and actions during the Reign of Terror?

<p>He lost the support of his own party (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was Robespierre convicted by a court and guillotined?

<p>July 1794 (Note: The correct answer is July 1794, but there is a typo in the original text that says 1974.) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main cause of the crisis in France during the late 18th century?

<p>The severe winter leading to poor harvest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened on 14 July according to the text?

<p>The agitated crowd stormed and destroyed the Bastille (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the peasants' fear of the lords of the manor?

<p>They attacked the castle of nobles and looted stored grains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the National Assembly's actions on the night of 4th August 1789?

<p>The feudal systems of taxes and all the privileges were withdrawn (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the nobles' exploitation of the peasants?

<p>The nobles were forced to flee from their homes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the National Assembly's actions in 1791?

<p>The constitution was completed, and France became a constitutional monarchy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the outbreak of the revolution?

<p>The news of the king's plan to impose further taxes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many representatives did the first and second estate send to the Estates General?

<p>300 each (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the voting principle used in the Estates General in the past?

<p>Each estate had one vote (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the demand of the members of the third estate regarding voting?

<p>Each member should have one vote (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the members of the third estate assemble to declare themselves the National Assembly?

<p>The hall of an indoor tennis court (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the National Assembly?

<p>Mirabeau and Abbé Sieyés (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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