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What were the three estates that society was divided into during the French Revolution?
Who were the unpopular rulers of France during the French Revolution?
What were some of the causes of the French Revolution?
What was the significance of the fall of the Bastille during the French Revolution?
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What were some of the outcomes of the French Revolution?
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Who became a dictator during the French Revolution and restructured the government, set up new finances, and built an empire?
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What were some significant events during Napoleon's reign?
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What ended Napoleon's reign and established a balance of power in Europe?
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Who established a dynasty of Tsars in Russia?
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Who became the new leader of Russia after the revolutionaries were influenced by Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto?
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Study Notes
Outline 1: French Revolution
- Society was divided into estates (classes) - clergy, nobility, and French people.
- King Louis 16th and Marie Antoinette were unpopular due to their extravagant spending and lack of interest in governing.
- Causes of the French Revolution included financial troubles, depression, and the influence of American Revolution ideas.
- The fall of the Bastille and the Reign of Terror were significant events during the revolution.
- The French Revolution resulted in a new constitution, government, legal system, and the growth of democracy.
- Napoleon Bonaparte became a dictator and restructured the government, set up new finances, and built an empire.
- The Battle of Trafalgar and the invasion of Russia were significant events during Napoleon's reign.
- The Congress of Vienna ended Napoleon's reign and established a balance of power in Europe.
- Ivan IV was a Russian Tsar known as "The Terrible" and Michael Romanov established a dynasty of Tsars.
- Peter I, also known as "The Great," accomplished many things during his reign, including establishing an academy of science and creating the first newspaper.
- Peter III and Catherine II were rulers of Russia.
- Catherine II expanded land, built factories, and was involved in the Enlightenment.
- Serfs were treated poorly and revolted against rulers.
- Alexander II emancipated the Serfs.
- Nicholas II was the last Tsar of Russia.
- Rasputin was a controversial figure who gained influence with the Tsar and Empress.
- Revolution of 1905 occurred due to poor working conditions.
- Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto influenced Russian revolutionaries.
- Lenin became the new leader of Russia.
- Duma was the legislature in Russia.
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Test your knowledge of the French Revolution and Russian Tsars with this informative quiz! From the causes of the French Revolution to the rise of Napoleon and the fall of the Tsars in Russia, this quiz covers it all. Learn about the significant events and figures that shaped these historical periods, including the Reign of Terror, the Battle of Trafalgar, Ivan IV, Peter I, Catherine II, and Rasputin. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about these fascinating periods in history!
