The Causes of the French Revolution Quiz
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The Causes of the French Revolution Quiz

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What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

  • The Storming of the Bastille on 14 July
  • The coup of 18 Brumaire on November 1799
  • The Insurrection of 10 August 1792
  • The convocation of the Estates General in May 1789 (correct)

    • What led to the convocation of the Estates General in May 1789?

  • The Insurrection of 10 August 1792
  • The coup of 18 Brumaire on November 1799
  • Financial crisis and widespread social distress (correct)
  • The Storming of the Bastille on 14 July

    • What event resulted in the abolition of the French monarchy?

  • The Storming of the Bastille on 14 July
  • The convocation of the Estates General in May 1789
  • The coup of 18 Brumaire on November 1799
  • The Insurrection of 10 August 1792 (correct)

    • What was among the radical measures taken by the National Assembly after the Storming of the Bastille?

    <p>The abolition of feudalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the end of the French Revolution?

    <p>The coup of 18 Brumaire on November 1799</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to the convocation of the Estates General in May 1789?

    <p>Financial crisis and widespread social distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the end of the French Revolution?

    <p>Coup of 18 Brumaire on November 1799</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event resulted in the abolition of the French monarchy?

    <p>Insurrection of 10 August 1792</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the fundamental principles of liberal democracy associated with the French Revolution?

    <p>Many of its ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the formation of the French First Republic in September?

    <p>Abolition of the French monarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Beginning of the French Revolution

    • The French Revolution began with the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, symbolizing the uprising against monarchy and tyranny.

    Convocation of the Estates General

    • The financial crisis and the government's inability to address mounting debt and economic hardship led to the convocation of the Estates General in May 1789, marking a significant moment for political representation.

    Abolition of the French Monarchy

    • The monarchy was abolished during the French Revolution with King Louis XVI's execution by guillotine in January 1793, after being declared a traitor to the revolution.

    Radical Measures by the National Assembly

    • Following the Storming of the Bastille, the National Assembly enacted radical measures such as the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, promoting individual rights and the principles of justice and equality.

    End of the French Revolution

    • The revolution is often considered to have ended with the Coup of 18 Brumaire in November 1799, leading to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte and the establishment of the Consulate.

    Formation of the French First Republic

    • The French First Republic was established in September 1792, largely in response to the public demand for a government free from monarchical rule and influenced by revolutionary ideals.

    Fundamental Principles of Liberal Democracy

    • Key principles associated with the French Revolution included liberty, equality, fraternity, popular sovereignty, and the separation of powers, laying the groundwork for modern democratic systems.

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    Test your knowledge of the causes of the French Revolution with this quiz. Explore the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to this transformative period in French history.

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