French Revolution Key Events and Figures

The video discusses the French Revolution, highlighting its causes such as Enlightenment ideas, economic troubles, and weak leadership. It covers the formation of the National Assembly, the Declaration of the Rights of Man, and the rise of radicalism leading to the Reign of Terror. The video concludes with the end of the Reign of Terror and the establishment of the Directory, setting the stage for Napoleon's rise.

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the French Revolution?

• Enlightenment ideas

• Economic troubles

• Strong leadership

• Starvation

What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?

• It was an agreement to support the king

• It marked the end of the monarchy

• It was a pledge to continue meeting until a new constitution was established

• It was a declaration of war against Austria

Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

• The rise of Napoleon

• The Reign of Terror

• The execution of Louis XVI

• The storming of the Bastille

What was the main goal of the Declaration of the Rights of Man?

• To support the clergy

• To outline the rights of citizens

• To declare war on neighboring countries

• To establish a monarchy

Which group was primarily responsible for the Reign of Terror?

• The National Assembly

• The Royalists

• The Clergy

• The Jacobins

Who was executed during the Reign of Terror?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Louis XIV

• Louis XVI

• Maximilien Robespierre

What was the outcome of the Reign of Terror?

• Napoleon became king

• Robespierre was executed

• The monarchy was restored

• The revolution ended

What was the Directory?

• A radical political group

• A five-man executive committee

• A military alliance

• A new type of monarchy

Who rose to power after the fall of the Directory?

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Louis XVI

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Marie Antoinette

What was the main reason for the fall of Robespierre?

• He was seen as too moderate

• He abdicated the throne

• He was defeated in battle

• He was executed due to the excesses of the Reign of Terror