French Revolution
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Describe the role of the bourgeoisie in the French Revolution.
Explain the impact of the French Revolution on the rest of Europe.
Explain the significance of the Tennis Court Oath in the French Revolution.
Explain the term 'sans-culottes' and their role in the French Revolution.
What was the Directory?
What was the main demand of the women who marched to Versailles in October 1789?
What was the main function of the Committee of Public Safety?
Read the following passage and answer the question:
"In 1793, the revolutionary government introduced a policy of conscription, requiring all able-bodied men to serve in the army. This led to widespread resistance in some regions, especially in the Vendée, where peasants and royalists rose in revolt."
Based on the passage, explain one reason why the policy of conscription was unpopular in certain regions of France.
The Estates-General was last called before 1789 in which year? (1) 1614 (2) 1700 (3) 1750 (4) 1780
The French Revolution began in which year? (1) 1776 (2) 1789 (3) 1804 (4) 1815
What was the main reason for the financial crisis in France before the Revolution? (1) Wars and extravagant spending (2) Industrial Revolution (3) Discovery of America (4) Religious conflicts
Which body replaced the National Assembly in 1791? (1) Legislative Assembly (2) Directory (3) Estates-General (4) Consulate
The French Revolution ended with the rise of _______.
The period from 1793 to 1794, when thousands were executed, is known as the _______.
The slogan of the French Revolution was ________, equality, fraternity.
The storming of the Bastille took place on _______ 14, 1789.
True or False: The Bastille was a symbol of royal authority in France.
True or False: The clergy belonged to the First Estate in pre-revolutionary France.
True or False: The French Revolution inspired other countries to fight for their rights and freedom.
True or False: The French Revolution led to the abolition of slavery in all French colonies immediately.
