French Revolution Flashcard

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What was one of the key factors contributing to the French Revolution? Options: Religious conflict, Economic inequality, Foreign invasions, Political instability

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Economic inequality

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Which social class in pre-revolutionary France made up 97% of the population?

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3rd Estate

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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? A) Storming of the Bastille, B) Tennis Court Oath, C) Execution of Louis XVI, D) Reign of Terror

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Storming of the Bastille

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What document proclaimed equal rights for all men but did not grant political rights to women during the French Revolution?

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Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen

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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 instrument of execution was used during the Reign of Terror in France?

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Guillotine

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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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What government body replaced the Legislative Assembly in France in September 1792?

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National Convention