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?

They were converted into barracks or offices Signup and view all the answers

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

He lost the support of his own party Signup and view all the answers

When was Robespierre convicted by a court and guillotined?

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

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

The severe winter leading to poor harvest Signup and view all the answers

What happened on 14 July according to the text?

The agitated crowd stormed and destroyed the Bastille Signup and view all the answers

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

They attacked the castle of nobles and looted stored grains Signup and view all the answers

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

The feudal systems of taxes and all the privileges were withdrawn Signup and view all the answers

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

The nobles were forced to flee from their homes Signup and view all the answers

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

The constitution was completed, and France became a constitutional monarchy Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the outbreak of the revolution?

The news of the king's plan to impose further taxes Signup and view all the answers

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

300 each Signup and view all the answers

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

Each estate had one vote Signup and view all the answers

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

Each member should have one vote Signup and view all the answers

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

The hall of an indoor tennis court Signup and view all the answers

Who led the National Assembly?

Mirabeau and Abbé Sieyés Signup and view all the answers

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