Understanding the French Revolution

What type of government was overthrown in the French Revolution?

• Democratic republic

• Constitutional monarchy

• Absolute monarchy

• Military dictatorship

What principles was the new French Republic based on?

• Tradition, hierarchy, loyalty

• Unity, strength, power

• Liberty, equality, fraternity

• Justice, peace, prosperity

What were the four revolutionary governments during the French Revolution?

• People's Assembly

• Revolutionary Council

• Constitutional Assembly

• National Assembly, Legislative Assembly, National Convention, Directory

What government did the Directory replace?

• Federal Republic

• Monarchy

• Constitutional Assembly

• National Convention

Who ended the Directory?

• Georges Danton

• Louis XVI

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Maximilien Robespierre

What was the basic structure of the government under the Directory?

• The government under the Directory was a bicameral legislature with an executive of five directors.

• A federal system with multiple governors

• A monarchy with a single ruler

• A unicameral legislature with two directors

What economic crisis did France face during the Directory?

• Rapid industrialization and trade surplus.

• Hyperinflation and economic instability.

• Stable currency and low unemployment.

• Deflation and economic growth.

What was the Reign of Terror?

• A period of extreme political repression and mass executions during the French Revolution.

• A military campaign against neighboring countries.

• A peaceful negotiation period between the monarchy and revolutionaries.

• A celebration of liberty and equality in France.

How did the Directory respond to the Reign of Terror?

• The Directory responded by rejecting the extreme measures of the Reign of Terror and implementing a more moderate approach to governance.

• The Directory reinstated the monarchy to restore order.

• The Directory embraced the Reign of Terror and continued its policies.

• The Directory increased the use of executions to maintain control.

What role did the National Assembly play in the revolution?

• The National Assembly focused on maintaining the monarchy's power.

• The National Assembly was primarily composed of nobles and clergy.

• The National Assembly was responsible for foreign diplomacy during the revolution.

• The National Assembly represented the Third Estate and initiated key reforms, including the drafting of a new constitution and the abolition of feudal privileges.