French Directory

When was the French Directory established?

• 2 November 1789

• 9 November 1799

• 2 November 1795

• 9 November 1795

What was the purpose of the French Directory?

• To restore stability to France

• To overthrow the monarchy

• To establish a communist government

• To expand French territory

Who had the executive power in the French Directory?

• Council of Ancients

• Council of 500

• Directors

• Jacobins

What led to the downfall of the French Directory?

• Military successes

• Economic crises

• Social unrest

• All of the above

Which general played a key role in the overthrow of the French Directory?

• Lazare Hoche

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Paul Barras

What was the new currency introduced by the French Directory?

• Assignat

• Mandats territoriaux

• Gold coins

• British pounds

What was the main issue facing the French Directory?

• Inflation

• National debt

• Food scarcity

• All of the above

What event led to the rise of the royalists in France?

• Coup of 18 Brumaire

• Coup of 18 Fructidor

• Coup of 18 Thermidor

• Coup of 18 Vendémiaire

Which general betrayed the French Directory and plotted to restore the monarchy?

• Lazare Hoche

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Jean-Charles Pichegru

• Paul Barras

What was the outcome of the Coup of 18 Brumaire?

• Establishment of the French Consulate

• Restoration of the monarchy

• Continuation of the French Directory

• Formation of a communist government