Exploring the Outcomes of the French Revolution

The video covers the French Revolution's initial phase, starting with the storming of the Bastille, a pivotal event marking the revolution's beginning. It discusses the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, which aimed to establish rights for male citizens and abolish the estate system. The video also highlights Olympe de Gouges' advocacy for women's rights. Despite these advancements, France faced challenges like starvation and external threats, leading to a radical phase. The Reign of Terror, led by Maximilien Robespierre, saw mass executions, including the king and queen, before ending with Robespierre's own execution.

What event is considered the start of the French Revolution?

• The execution of King Louis XVI

• The storming of the Bastille

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The formation of the National Assembly

Which document guaranteed rights for male citizens in France?

• The Magna Carta

• The American Bill of Rights

• The Napoleonic Code

• The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

Who wrote the Declaration of the Rights of Women?

• Mary Wollstonecraft

• Marie Antoinette

• Olympe de Gouges

• Jeanne d'Arc

What was a major issue faced by the new leaders after the French Revolution?

• Lack of political support

• Economic prosperity

• Starvation among the people

• Invasion by the British

What was the main goal of the Committee of Public Safety?

• To negotiate with foreign powers

• To draft a new constitution

• To ensure public safety from revolutionary enemies

• To protect the monarchy

Who led the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?

• Jean-Paul Marat

• Louis XVI

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the Reign of Terror?

• A period of peace and stability

• A phase of economic growth

• A time when the monarchy was restored

• A period of extreme violence and executions

How many people were executed during the Reign of Terror?

• About 30,000

• About 50,000

• About 10,000

• About 1,000

What was the guillotine used for during the French Revolution?

• To build monuments

• To execute people

• To print newspapers

• To sign treaties

What happened to Maximilien Robespierre at the end of the Reign of Terror?

• He retired peacefully

• He became the king of France

• He was exiled to England

• He was executed