French Revolution: Thermidorian Reaction

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What event in 1789 marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

The convening of the Estates-General (correct)

The formation of the National Assembly

The execution of King Louis XVI

The coup d'état by Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the primary cause of the economic crisis in pre-revolutionary France?

The National Assembly's defiance against royal authority

High taxes and crop failures (correct)

The rise of the bourgeoisie

The absolute monarchy's abuse of power

Who led the radical phase of the French Revolution, known as the Reign of Terror?

Napoleon Bonaparte

A member of the Third Estate

Maximilien Robespierre (correct)

King Louis XVI

What was the main consequence of the French Revolution for the French monarchy?

It was abolished and replaced with a democratic system Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Estates-General in 1789?

To address financial issues and reform the monarchy Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the coup d'état in 1799?

The end of the French Revolution Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Third Estate in the French Revolution?

It represented the commoners Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the National Assembly during the French Revolution?

To address financial issues and reform the monarchy Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the French Revolution on nationalist movements worldwide?

It inspired and reshaped them Signup and view all the answers

What was the main characteristic of the absolute monarchy in pre-revolutionary France?

It was a system where the king had absolute power Signup and view all the answers

French Revolution: Thermidorian Reaction

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What event in 1789 marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

What was the primary cause of the economic crisis in pre-revolutionary France?

Who led the radical phase of the French Revolution, known as the Reign of Terror?

What was the main consequence of the French Revolution for the French monarchy?

What was the role of the Estates-General in 1789?

What was the outcome of the coup d'état in 1799?

What was the significance of the Third Estate in the French Revolution?

What was the primary goal of the National Assembly during the French Revolution?

What was the impact of the French Revolution on nationalist movements worldwide?

What was the main characteristic of the absolute monarchy in pre-revolutionary France?

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