Exploring the Key Events of the French Revolution

The video explores the French Revolution, starting with the societal inequalities and financial crisis that led to the Enlightenment. It covers the rise of revolutionary ideas, the storming of the Bastille, and the adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of Man. The narrative follows the increasing radicalism, the Reign of Terror, and concludes with Napoleon's rise to power, marking the end of the Revolution.

What was one of the main reasons for France's financial crisis before the revolution?

• Natural disasters

• High unemployment

• Lack of trade

• Excessive military spending

What significant event marked the beginning of the National Assembly's defiance against the king?

• The storming of the Bastille

• The Tennis Court Oath

• The execution of King Louis XVI

• The Reign of Terror

What was the primary goal of the National Assembly when it was formed?

• To end the financial crisis

• To create a fair taxation system

• To establish a new government

• To overthrow the king

Who were the main leaders of the radical Jacobin faction?

• King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

• Napoleon Bonaparte and Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès

• Jean-Paul Marat and Charlotte Corday

• Maximilian Robespierre and Georges Danton

What was the Reign of Terror primarily characterized by?

• Economic reforms

• Mass executions

• Military victories

• Diplomatic negotiations

What was the fate of King Louis XVI during the French Revolution?

• He was executed by guillotine

• He was exiled

• He was imprisoned for life

• He escaped to Austria

What was the Thermidorian Reaction?

• A military coup

• A counter-revolutionary uprising

• A period of increased radicalization

• A moderate political shift

Who played a crucial role in putting down the royalist insurrection in Paris?

• Maximilian Robespierre

• Georges Danton

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Jean-Paul Marat

What was one of Napoleon's significant achievements during his early military campaigns?

• Defeating the British Navy

• Establishing the French Consulate

• Conquering Egypt

• Pushing the Austrians out of Italy

What was the outcome of Napoleon's coup in 1799?

• He became a constitutional monarch

• He established a republic

• He became a dictator

• He was exiled