French Revolution Key Events and Figures

Which document declared men to be born and remain free and equal in rights?

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Treaty of Versailles

Answer explanation

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen declared men to be born and remain free and equal in rights.

Marie Antoinette became a symbol of monarchy excess because of

• her extravagant lifestyle and spending habits.
• her role in the French Revolution.
• her influence on fashion trends.
• her marriage to Louis XVI.

This radical lead the Committee of Public Safety at the onset of the Reign of Terror

• Napoleon Bonaparte
• Maximilien Robespierre
• Louis XVI
• Georges Danton

The execution of King Louis XVI resulted in:

• The rise of radicalism in the French Revolution and the establishment of the First French Republic.
• The establishment of a constitutional monarchy.
• The immediate end of the French Revolution.
• The continuation of the monarchy in France.

The Jacobins were

• a conservative political group during the French Revolution
• a military faction in World War I
• a social club in 18th century England
• a radical political group during the French Revolution

Why did Louis XVI call the Estates General

• To plan a military campaign against neighboring countries.
• To address the financial crisis and seek approval for new taxes.
• To show off his new son

• To celebrate the achievements of the monarchy.

Major causes of the French Revolution were:

• Colonial expansion
• Social inequality, economic hardship, political discontent, and Enlightenment ideas.
• Religious conflict
• Technological advancements

The guillotine was considered a symbol of the Reign of Terror because it represented mass executions.

• The guillotine was a tool for farming during the French Revolution.
• The guillotine was used for public executions in ancient Rome.
• The guillotine represented mass executions during the Reign of Terror.
• The guillotine symbolized peace and reconciliation in France.

What was the Estates General?

• A military council in France during the Renaissance.
• A tax collection agency for the French monarchy.
• The Estates General was a legislative assembly in France representing the three estates: clergy, nobility, and common people.
• A religious organization representing only the clergy.

Which event marked the beginning of the Revolution?

• The execution of King Louis XVI

• The Storming of the Bastille

• The execution of King Charles X

• The Reign of Terror