French Revolution Quiz

Who were the Federes?

• National guardsmen from the provinces who arrived in Paris for the Fete de Federation

• A group of royalists supporting the king

• A faction of the Girondins

• A military unit from Austria

What was the significance of the Paris Sections?

• They were the main supporters of the monarchy

• They replaced the 60 electoral districts of 1789 and became the power base of the sans-culottes

• They were a group of royalist sympathizers

• They were a military faction supporting Austria

What did the Bonnet Rouge symbolize?

• Royal authority

• The cap of liberty and an important symbol of the revolution

• Military power

• Religious freedom

What was the state of the French military preparation for war in 1791?

• Well prepared with a strong army

• Poorly prepared with many officers emigrated and poorly trained volunteers

• Supported by a strong alliance with Austria

• Led by experienced commanders

What happened on 20th April 1792 during the First Engagement?

• Successful invasion of Austrian Netherlands

• Retreat to Lille with whole units deserting

• Victory over the Austrian forces

• Capture of the Austrian commander

What was the political pressure related to Royal Vetoes?

• Support for the monarchy

• Refractory priests and counter-revolutionaries wanted to restore the authority of the Catholic Church and monarchy

• Demand for more military power

• Support for the sans-culottes

What was the significance of the 20th June demonstrations?

• Support for the monarchy

• Anniversary of Tennis Court Oath and Flight to Varennes with 8000 demonstrators

• A peaceful protest

• A military parade

What was the reaction of Louis to the demonstrations?

• He supported the demonstrators

• Showed weakness of position with inability to protect himself

• Strengthened his authority

• Gained support from the military

What was the demand of the Sections?

• More power for the king

• Allow Passive Citizens into the Sectional Assemblies and National Guard

• Support for the monarchy

• More military funding

What was the outcome of the Journee?

• Achieved the desired end

• King did not remove Veto

• Strengthened the monarchy

• Led to a military victory