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What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
- The coup of 18 Brumaire
- The Storming of the Bastille
- The Estates General of 1789 (correct)
- The formation of the French Consulate
What were some of the radical measures taken by the National Assembly after the Storming of the Bastille?
What were some of the radical measures taken by the National Assembly after the Storming of the Bastille?
- Implementation of absolute monarchy, dissolution of the National Assembly, and expansion of noble privileges
- Reinstatement of the Ancien Régime, suppression of civil liberties, and imposition of feudal taxes
- Abolition of feudalism, state control over the Catholic Church in France, and a declaration of rights (correct)
- Enforcement of serfdom, restriction of freedom of speech, and establishment of aristocratic dominance
What were the causes of the French Revolution?
What were the causes of the French Revolution?
- Military invasions and territorial disputes
- Religious conflicts and cultural differences
- Combination of social, political, and economic factors (correct)
- Technological advancements and agricultural reforms
What marked the end of the French Revolution?
What marked the end of the French Revolution?
What is considered fundamental principles of liberal democracy due to the French Revolution?
What is considered fundamental principles of liberal democracy due to the French Revolution?