Key Outcomes and Figures of the French Revolution

The video explores the radical phase of the French Revolution, highlighting the rise of the sans-culottes and radicals, the formation of the National Convention, and the abolition of the monarchy. It delves into the Reign of Terror led by Robespierre, marked by mass arrests and executions. The video concludes with the end of the Reign of Terror, the rise of the Directory, and the emergence of Napoleon Bonaparte as a key figure.

What was the main reason for the short duration of the Legislative Assembly?

• Economic problems and food shortages

• Political stability

• Support from the monarchy

• Lack of public interest

Who were the sans-culottes and what did they advocate for?

• Common people advocating for a republic

• Intellectuals advocating for a new constitution

• Middle-class lawyers advocating for limited monarchy

• Nobles advocating for monarchy

What significant change did the National Convention implement in 1792?

• Established a new monarchy

• Abolished the monarchy and established a republic

• Introduced a new tax system

• Formed an alliance with Britain

What was the primary goal of the Jacobins during the radical phase?

• To abolish the estates and nobility

• To form alliances with neighboring countries

• To establish a limited monarchy

• To restore the monarchy

Who was Maximilien Robespierre and what was his role during the Reign of Terror?

• A foreign diplomat

• A radical leader advocating for the use of terror

• A military general

• A monarchist leader

What was the guillotine primarily used for during the Reign of Terror?

• To cut down trees

• To execute criminals humanely

• To build public monuments

• To defend against foreign invasions

What event marked the end of the Reign of Terror?

• The execution of King Louis XVI

• The betrayal and execution of Robespierre

• The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

• The signing of a peace treaty with Britain

What was the Directory and how did it come to power?

• A religious council controlling the church

• A group of monarchists who restored the king

• A military alliance with Prussia

• A five-man government established after the Reign of Terror

How did Napoleon Bonaparte rise to prominence during the post-Reign of Terror period?

• By leading a successful revolution

• By being promoted by the Directory as a military hero

• By negotiating peace with neighboring countries

• By becoming a religious leader

What were some key outcomes of the French Revolution by 1799?

• Restoration of the monarchy

• Strengthening of the church's power

• Dislodging of the social order and state control of the church

• Formation of a new alliance with Spain