French Rev Review

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What was the name of the palace associated with King Louis XIV and his extravagant lifestyle?

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Palace of Versailles

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Which event marked the official start of the French Revolution?

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Storming of the Bastille

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Who was the leader of the Jacobins and head of the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?

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Maximilian Robespierre

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Which group of French citizens, known as "Sans Culottes," played a significant role in the early stages of the Revolution?

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Common people

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What marked the end of the Reign of Terror in France?

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Execution of Robespierre

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Which revolutionary figure is often associated with the phrase, "Let them eat cake," as a symbol of royal indifference to the suffering of the French people?

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Marie Antoinette

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One economic cause of the French Revolution was an increase in prices, which

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left people unable to purchase essential goods, such as bread

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A bishop (church leader) would belong to which Estate? Options: First, Second, Third, None

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First

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Nickname for Robespierre's period of rule that ended when he was executed?

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Reign of Terror

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Before the revolution in France, members of the Third Estate had

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a high tax burden and little political power