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What was the limitation on the monarch's power to impose taxes in France of the Old Regime?
How many representatives did each of the first and second estates send to the Estates General in 1789?
When was the last time the Estates General was convened before 1789?
What was the significance of the year 1791 in the context of the French Revolution?
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Why did Louis XVI call together an assembly of the Estates General in 1789?
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What was the outcome of the year 1792-93 in the context of the French Revolution?
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What was the venue prepared to host the delegates of the Estates General in 1789?
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What was the social context of the French society in 1774?
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What is depicted in the anonymous print of 1790, Fig.15?
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What was Napoleon's role in Europe, according to him?
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What was the initial perception of Napoleon's role in Europe?
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What was the significance of Napoleon's measures in Europe?
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What was the legacy of the French Revolution?
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What was the ultimate fate of Napoleon Bonaparte?
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What were the core ideas that emerged as central to the new age?
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What is depicted in Fig.17, the painting by David?
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What significant change did the French Revolution bring about in France?
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What did the ideas of liberty and democratic rights inspire in colonised peoples?
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What significant document was created during the French Revolution?
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How did the French Revolution influence subsequent political movements?
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What is the main argument presented in the first paragraph of the text?
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What is the author's main point regarding the impact of the French Revolution on later movements?
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What is the primary focus of the passage?
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What does the passage suggest about the relationship between the French Revolution and subsequent movements?
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Which of these groups were most likely to have been disappointed by the outcome of the French Revolution?
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What was a significant contributing factor to the outbreak of revolutionary protest in France?
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Which of these democratic rights, enjoyed today, can be traced back to the French Revolution?
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Which of these is NOT a legacy of the French Revolution for the peoples of the world in the 19th and 20th centuries?
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What was a major factor contributing to the rise of Napoleon?
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Which of these statements BEST describes the message of universal rights in the context of the French Revolution?
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Why would the peasantry have benefited from the French Revolution?
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Which of these groups was MOST likely to have benefited from the French Revolution?
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What event triggered the storming of the Bastille on 14 July?
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What action did Louis XVI take in response to the revolting subjects?
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What was the primary fear that motivated the peasants to attack the chateaux?
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Which of the following was a result of the peasants’ revolt?
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How did the crowd's feelings manifest in the bakery queues?
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What did the National Assembly do on the night of 4 August 1789?
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What was a common misconception among the peasants regarding the nobles during the Great Fear?
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What historical significance does the storming of the Bastille hold?
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Study Notes
Events and Processes
- The French Revolution was a pivotal event shaping modern ideas of liberty, freedom, and equality.
- It marked the end of monarchy in France and the rise of a governance system focusing on individual rights.
- The Declaration of the Rights of Man characterized a new political discourse emphasizing equal rights for all individuals.
- The revolutionary ideas influenced anti-colonial movements in India, China, Africa, and South America during the late 18th century.
Key Events of the French Revolution
- 1774: Louis XVI ascends the throne, facing a depleted treasury and widespread social discontent.
- 1789: The convening of the Estates General marked significant political development; the Third Estate formed the National Assembly.
- July 14, 1789: The storming of the Bastille symbolizes the uprising against royal authority.
- 1789 saw peasant revolts fueled by rumors of noble conspiracies, leading to widespread violence against manorial properties.
- In response to the upheaval, Louis XVI recognized the National Assembly's authority and accepted constitutional limitations on his power.
- August 4, 1789: The National Assembly abolished feudal privileges, marking a transformative moment in French governance.
Impact of the Revolution
- 1804: Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor, presenting as a modernizer of Europe and spreading revolutionary ideas.
- He enacted significant legal reforms, including protection of property rights and the introduction of a decimal measurement system.
- Initially received as a liberator, Napoleon's military conquests later drew widespread resentment as imperialism took hold.
- 1815: Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo led to a decline of his reign, but revolutionary ideas persisted in the wake of his military campaigns.
Legacy of the Revolution
- The concepts of liberty and democratic rights emerged as crucial legacies that diffused throughout Europe in the 19th century.
- Feudal systems were dismantled, and colonized peoples adapted ideas of freedom to champion sovereignty.
- The revolutionary movement laid the groundwork for future democratic rights that resonate in contemporary society.
Activism and Reflection
- Engaging with historical personages from the revolution fosters understanding of revolutionary sentiments and thought.
- Questions posed encourage critical analysis of the causes, societal effects, and long-term implications of the French Revolution, reflecting on both benefits and contradictions within universal rights.
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