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What was the main cause of the French Revolution?
What was the main cause of the French Revolution?
- The extravagance of the monarchy and costly wars (correct)
- The convening of the Estates-General
- The rise of radical political groups
- The privileges and exemptions of the nobility and clergy
Who were the members of the Estates-General?
Who were the members of the Estates-General?
- The peasants and urban workers
- The clergy, nobility, and the Third Estate (correct)
- The radical political groups
- The bourgeoisie
What was the duration of the French Revolution?
What was the duration of the French Revolution?
- 1776-1783
- 1789-1799 (correct)
- 1803-1815
- 1830-1848
Who eventually became the leader of France after the French Revolution?
Who eventually became the leader of France after the French Revolution?
Which group faced extreme poverty and inequality during the French Revolution?
Which group faced extreme poverty and inequality during the French Revolution?
What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
What was the name of the executive committee established to govern France during the Thermidorian Reaction?
What was the name of the executive committee established to govern France during the Thermidorian Reaction?
Who established himself as the First Consul of France after overthrowing the Directory in 1799?
Who established himself as the First Consul of France after overthrowing the Directory in 1799?
What were the fundamental rights proclaimed in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?
What were the fundamental rights proclaimed in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?
What was the Reign of Terror?
What was the Reign of Terror?