French Revolution Key Events and Figures

The video covers the end of the French Revolution, starting with the rise of the Commune in Paris, which led to the formation of the National Convention and the declaration of France as a republic. It discusses the political struggles between the Girondists and Jacobins, the trial and execution of Louis XVI, and the Reign of Terror led by Robespierre. The Thermidorian Reaction ended the Terror, leading to the establishment of the Directory, which implemented economic reforms. The video concludes with Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power, marked by his military successes and the coup of 18 Brumaire, which set the stage for his dictatorship.

What significant event marked the beginning of the French Republic?

• The storming of the Bastille

• The execution of King Louis XVI

• The establishment of the National Convention

• The September Massacres

Who were the main political factions in the National Convention?

• Liberals and Conservatives

• Girondins and Jacobins

• Monarchists and Federalists

• Royalists and Republicans

What was the outcome of the trial of King Louis XVI?

• He was imprisoned for life

• He was executed

• He was exiled

• He was acquitted

What was the Thermidorian Reaction?

• The establishment of the Directory

• The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

• A reaction against the Reign of Terror

• A period of increased Jacobin power

What was the Directory?

• A legislative assembly

• A single ruler

• A council of five directors

• A military junta

Which general led the French army to victories in Italy and Egypt?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Georges Danton

• Jean-Paul Marat

What was the main goal of Napoleon's Egyptian expedition?

• To find ancient artifacts

• To disrupt British trade routes

• To establish a French colony

• To conquer the Ottoman Empire

What was the significance of the coup of 18 Brumaire?

• It restored the monarchy

• It ended the Reign of Terror

• It established the Directory

• It marked the rise of Napoleon's rule

Who was the main figure behind the coup of 18 Brumaire?

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Georges Danton

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Louis XVI

What was one of the main achievements of the French Revolution?

• The creation of a federal republic

• The establishment of a constitutional monarchy

• The abolition of feudal privileges

• The restoration of the Bourbon dynasty