Exploring the French Revolution

What were the main social causes of the French Revolution?

• Economic prosperity of the nobility

• Support from the monarchy

• Social inequality and discontent among the Third Estate

• Unity among all social classes

How did economic factors contribute to the Revolution?

• Economic factors like taxation without representation and trade restrictions contributed significantly to the Revolution.

• Economic factors had no impact on the Revolution.

• Economic factors improved relations with Britain.

• The Revolution was solely caused by military conflicts.

What role did Enlightenment ideas play in sparking the Revolution?

• Enlightenment ideas had no impact on the Revolution, which was driven solely by economic factors.

• Enlightenment thinkers advocated for absolute power and control by the government.

• Enlightenment ideas discouraged the Revolution by promoting tradition and monarchy.

• Enlightenment ideas inspired the Revolution by promoting reason, individual rights, and the concept of government by consent.

List three key events that marked the beginning of the French Revolution.

• 1. Convening of the Estates-General (1789), 2. Storming of the Bastille (July 14, 1789), 3. Adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (August 1789)

• Signing of the Treaty of Versailles (1783)

• Formation of the National Assembly (1789)

• Execution of King Louis XVI (1793)

What was the significance of the Storming of the Bastille?

• It symbolized the start of the French Revolution and the fight against tyranny.

• It marked the end of the French Revolution.

• It was a minor event with little impact.

• It was primarily a military victory for the monarchy.

Describe the events of the Reign of Terror.

• The Reign of Terror was a celebration of the monarchy's power.

• The Reign of Terror lasted from 1789 to 1790.

• The Reign of Terror was a peaceful negotiation period in France.

• The Reign of Terror was a period of political repression and mass executions during the French Revolution from 1793 to 1794.

What was Maximilien Robespierre's role during the Revolution?

• Robespierre was a monarch who opposed the Revolution.

• Robespierre was a military general leading the French army.

• Robespierre was a foreign diplomat negotiating peace treaties.

• Robespierre was a key leader during the French Revolution, instrumental in the Reign of Terror and the establishment of revolutionary policies.

How did Robespierre's policies affect the course of the Revolution?

• Robespierre's policies promoted peace and stability throughout the Revolution.

• Robespierre's policies had no significant impact on the Revolution.

• Robespierre's leadership led to the immediate end of the Revolution.

• Robespierre's policies intensified the Revolution's radical phase, leading to political repression and his eventual downfall.

What were the main outcomes of the French Revolution for France?

• Minimal changes to social structure

• The restoration of the monarchy

• The establishment of a dictatorship

• The main outcomes of the French Revolution for France were the establishment of a republic, the abolition of the monarchy, and significant social and political changes.

In what ways did the Revolution impact the French monarchy?

• The Revolution abolished the French monarchy and established a republic.

• The Revolution had no effect on the monarchy at all.

• The Revolution led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.

• The Revolution strengthened the monarchy's power.