QZZ CC: Causes & Results of the French Revolution

What was one of the main reasons for the economic struggles in Europe in 1789?

• The rise of industrialization

• The numerous wars and poor crop yields

• The discovery of new trade routes

• The decline of the monarchy

Why was the Estates General summoned in France?

• To organize a national festival

• To declare war on neighboring countries

• To address the financial crisis

• To celebrate the king's birthday

What significant event took place on July 14, 1789?

• The coronation of Louis XVI

• The end of the Napoleonic Wars

• The storming of the Bastille

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What did the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen guarantee?

• The right to free speech and trial by jury

• The right to own slaves

• The right to absolute monarchy

• The right to unlimited wealth

Which political club was known for its radical left-wing views during the French Revolution?

• The Moderates

• The Girondins

• The Jacobins

• The Royalists

Who led the Reign of Terror in France?

• Louis XVI

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Marie Antoinette

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the purpose of the Committee of Public Safety?

• To manage the royal treasury

• To oversee the Reign of Terror

• To negotiate with foreign powers

• To organize public festivals

What was one of the outcomes of the French Revolution?

• The end of all wars and monarchies in Europe

• The decline of Enlightenment thought

• The spread of revolutionary ideas across Europe & the world.

• The establishment of a new monarchy

How did the French Revolution impact the concept of nation-states?

• It reinforced the power of monarchs

• It introduced the idea of citizens as the core of a nation

• It abolished the idea of individual rights

• It led to the creation of a global empire