12. QM M13 L2: The Revolution Brings Reform & Terror

Which reform did the members of the National Assembly adopt?

• outlawing slavery throughout the French Empire.

• declaring all men born and free equal under the law;

Answer explanation

The National Assembly adopted the reform declaring all men born and free equal under the law, which was a fundamental principle of the Enlightenment and aimed at establishing equality and rights for all citizens.

Who is most likely to have resisted the ideas of the Declaration of the Rights of Man?

• King Louis XVI;

• The Legislative Assembly;

Answer explanation

King Louis XVI opposed the Declaration of the Rights of Man as it challenged his absolute monarchy and authority. He sought to maintain control and was resistant to the revolutionary ideas that the declaration represented.

How did the National Assembly plan to pay off the national debt?

• Deficit spending;

• Sell Church lands.

Answer explanation

The National Assembly planned to pay off the national debt by selling Church lands. This strategy aimed to generate revenue and reduce financial burdens, unlike deficit spending or selling the Palace of Versailles.

What kind of government did the Constitution of 1791 set up?

• A Republic;

• A Limited Constitutional Monarchy.

Answer explanation

The Constitution of 1791 established a Limited Constitutional Monarchy, where the king's powers were restricted by law, and a legislative assembly was created to represent the people, balancing authority between monarchy and democracy.

In the Legislative Assembly, where did the Radicals sit?

• Center;

• Left;

Answer explanation

In the Legislative Assembly, the Radicals were known to sit on the Left side, representing progressive and reformist ideas, contrasting with the conservative factions on the Right.

How did European monarchs and nobles feel about the French Revolution?

• They opposed it because they feared revolution would spread;

• They supported it because they wanted Europe to be democratic.

Answer explanation

European monarchs and nobles opposed the French Revolution because they feared it would inspire similar uprisings in their own countries, threatening their power and stability.

Which of the following took place in revolutionary France?

• King Louis XVI solved many social problems plaguing the nation;

• The monarchy was abolished and a democratic form of government was created;

Answer explanation

In revolutionary France, the monarchy was abolished in 1792, leading to the establishment of a democratic government. This marked a significant shift in power and governance, unlike the other options which are inaccurate.

Why did Maximilien Robespierre encourage the Reign of Terror throughout France?

• He wanted to protect church property that was being destroyed by peasants;

• He believed that a "republic of virtue" could only be achieved through terror.

Answer explanation

Maximilien Robespierre believed that achieving a "republic of virtue" required the use of terror to eliminate enemies of the revolution and enforce moral standards, making this the correct choice.

When did the Reign of Terror end?

• with the execution of Maximilien Robespierre;

• with the execution of King Louis XVI;

Answer explanation

The Reign of Terror ended with the execution of Maximilien Robespierre on July 28, 1794. His death marked the collapse of the radical phase of the French Revolution, leading to a more moderate government.

Created to be a more humane form of execution, it became a symbol of horror:

• Guillotine;

• San-culotte;

Answer explanation

The guillotine was designed to be a more humane execution method during the French Revolution, but it became a symbol of horror due to its widespread use and the brutality associated with it.