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What event in 1789 marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
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?
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?
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?
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 role of the Estates-General in 1789?
What was the outcome of the coup d'état in 1799?
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 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 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 impact of the French Revolution on nationalist movements worldwide?
What was the main characteristic of the absolute monarchy in pre-revolutionary France?
What was the main characteristic of the absolute monarchy in pre-revolutionary France?
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