French Revolution (Part 2)

The purpose of the Law of Suspects passed in September 1793 was to:

• suppress counter-revolutionaries and political opponents.

• promote economic reforms and trade.

• establish a new legal system.

• expand French territories.

What profession did Maximilien Robespierre take up in the 1780s?

• Doctor

• Lawyer

• Teacher

• Politician

Fill in the blank: In 1789-92, Maximilien Robespierre was elected to the Estates General, National Assembly, and National Convention. He spoke out against ______ and death penalty.

• slavery

• monarchy

• war

• taxation

In July 1793, what position was Maximilien Robespierre elected to?

• President

• Committee of Public Safety

• Prime Minister

• Mayor

What significant action did Maximilien Robespierre take in December 1793?

• Supported the Terror

• Opposed the Terror

• Resigned from the committee

• Fled the country

Maximilien Robespierre played a significant role in which period of the French Revolution?

• The Reign of Terror

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Napoleonic Wars

A new Constitution was written, denying the right to vote to those who could not pay ______.

• taxes

• rent

• bills

• fees

The Constitution established the office of five directors, known as the ______, to rule France.

• Directory

• Council

• Assembly

• Committee

'The Directory' used the army to put down a number of disputes within which country?

• France

• Germany

• Italy

• Spain

What type of shortages were experienced during the crisis for the Directory in 1798?

• Food shortages

• Labor shortages

• Military shortages

• Financial shortages