Understanding the French Revolution

What were the main social causes of the French Revolution?

• Social inequality and discontent among the Third Estate

• Unity among all social classes

• Support from the monarchy

• Economic prosperity of the nobility

Which event is considered the starting point of the French Revolution?

• Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

• Establishment of the National Assembly

• Execution of King Louis XVI

• Storming of the Bastille

Name one key document that emerged from the French Revolution.

• Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

• Constitution of 1791

• Napoleonic Code

• Treaty of Versailles

Who was the king of France at the beginning of the Revolution?

• Louis XIV

• Louis XVI

• Charles de Gaulle

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the significance of the Storming of the Bastille?

• It marked the end of the French Revolution.

• It was a minor event with little impact.

• It was a celebration of the monarchy's power.

• It symbolized the start of the French Revolution and the fight against tyranny.

Who were the Jacobins and what role did they play?

• The Jacobins were a conservative group opposing the revolution.

• The Jacobins were a military faction that led the French army.

• The Jacobins were a religious sect promoting monarchy.

• The Jacobins were a radical political group in the French Revolution, influential in promoting republicanism and implementing the Reign of Terror.

What was the Reign of Terror and who led it?

• The Reign of Terror was a peaceful protest movement.

• The Reign of Terror was led by Louis XVI.

• The Reign of Terror was initiated by Napoleon Bonaparte.

• The Reign of Terror was led by Maximilien Robespierre.

How did the Reign of Terror impact the Revolution?

• The Reign of Terror had no significant effect on the Revolution.

• The Reign of Terror intensified the Revolution's radicalization and led to an authoritarian government.

• The Reign of Terror promoted peace and stability in France.

• The Reign of Terror led to the immediate restoration of the monarchy.

What event marked the end of the monarchy in France?

• The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

• The establishment of the First French Republic in 1792

• The execution of King Louis XVI

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Who became the leader of France after the Revolution?

• Charles de Gaulle

• Louis XVI

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Napoleon Bonaparte