18 Questions
What was the main reason for the severe control and punishment during the Reign of Terror?
Due to the policy of severe control and punishment by Robespierre
What was the fate of those who were found guilty during the Reign of Terror?
They were guillotined
Why were peasants forced to transport their grain to the cities during the Reign of Terror?
To sell it at prices fixed by the government
What happened to the churches during the Reign of Terror?
They were converted into barracks or offices
What was the outcome of Robespierre's policies and actions during the Reign of Terror?
He lost the support of his own party
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.)
What was the main cause of the crisis in France during the late 18th century?
The severe winter leading to poor harvest
What happened on 14 July according to the text?
The agitated crowd stormed and destroyed the Bastille
What was the result of the peasants' fear of the lords of the manor?
They attacked the castle of nobles and looted stored grains
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The feudal systems of taxes and all the privileges were withdrawn
What was the consequence of the nobles' exploitation of the peasants?
The nobles were forced to flee from their homes
What was the outcome of the National Assembly's actions in 1791?
The constitution was completed, and France became a constitutional monarchy
What was the reason for the outbreak of the revolution?
The news of the king's plan to impose further taxes
How many representatives did the first and second estate send to the Estates General?
300 each
What was the voting principle used in the Estates General in the past?
Each estate had one vote
What was the demand of the members of the third estate regarding voting?
Each member should have one vote
Where did the members of the third estate assemble to declare themselves the National Assembly?
The hall of an indoor tennis court
Who led the National Assembly?
Mirabeau and Abbé Sieyés
The events of the Summer of 1792 during the French Revolution, including the attack on the Palace of Tuileries and the establishment of the Convention.
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