French Revolution: Key Events and Developments

The video covers the turbulent period of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1791. It begins with the storming of the Bastille and the subsequent chaos in France. The National Assembly's efforts to draft a constitution are highlighted, alongside the Women's March on Versailles due to grain hoarding rumors. The video discusses the counter insurgencies, the emigration of nobility, and the failed escape of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette. The Champ-de-Mars Massacre and the Declaration of Pillnitz by Austria and Prussia further escalate tensions, setting the stage for the Reign of Terror.

What was the primary reason for the storming of the Bastille in July 1789?

• To overthrow the king

• To obtain weapons and free prisoners

• To celebrate a national holiday

• To protest against taxes

What was the main cause of the Women's March on Versailles in October 1789?

• A celebration of the National Assembly

• A demand for political reforms

• A protest against military conscription

• Rumors of grain hoarding by Marie-Antoinette

What was the reaction of some French nobility to the events of 1790?

• They joined the Jacobins

• They organized a counter-revolution

• They emigrated from France

• They supported the National Assembly

What was the outcome of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette's attempted escape in 1791?

• They abdicated the throne

• They were granted asylum in Britain

• They were captured and returned to Paris

• They successfully reached Austria

Who were the Jacobins during the French Revolution?

• Supporters of the monarchy

• Moderate reformers

• Foreign diplomats

• Radical revolutionaries

What was the Declaration of Pillnitz?

• A manifesto by the Jacobins

• A statement by Austria and Prussia supporting the French monarchy

• A French revolutionary document

• A treaty between France and Britain

What was the main concern of the French people regarding the Declaration of Pillnitz?

• It threatened to restore the monarchy by force

• It supported the National Assembly

• It called for a new constitution

• It promised economic aid to France

What was the significance of the Champ-de-Mars Massacre?

• It marked the end of the monarchy

• It led to the king's abdication

• It showed the National Assembly's willingness to use force

• It was a peaceful protest

What was the primary goal of the Jacobins after the king's failed escape?

• To establish a constitutional monarchy

• To negotiate with foreign powers

• To restore the king's power

• To create a republic

What was the general atmosphere in France leading up to the Reign of Terror?

• Stable and prosperous

• Calm and peaceful

• Tense and chaotic

• Optimistic and hopeful