REIGN OF TERROR: The French Revolution, Part III

The video explores the French Revolution, starting with the execution of King Louis XVI and the ensuing chaos. It covers the Reign of Terror led by Robespierre, highlighting the mass executions and the decline of religious and class influence. The narrative follows Robespierre's paranoia leading to his downfall and the subsequent political shifts in France, including Napoleon's rise. The video concludes by discussing the Revolution's lasting impact on modern conflicts and the importance of studying history to understand human behavior.

What was the main reason for the sans culottes to start rioting during the French Revolution?

• Opposition to the war with Austria

• Lack of representation in the government

• High taxes imposed by the government

• Famine and food shortages

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

• Marie Antoinette

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Maximilian Robespierre

• King Louis XVI

What was the fate of Marie Antoinette during the Reign of Terror?

• She became a leader in the revolution

• She was executed by guillotine

• She was imprisoned for life

• She escaped to Austria

What irrational change did the Committee of Public Safety make to the French calendar?

• They added an extra month

• They removed weekends

• They renamed all the months and altered the hours in a day

• They changed the number of days in a week

What was the main reason for the initial success of the French military during the revolution?

• Support from other European countries

• First military draft

• Strong leadership

• Advanced weaponry

Who seized power in France in 1799, marking the end of the revolution?

• Maximilian Robespierre

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• King Louis XVIII

• Jean-Paul Marat

What is one of the enduring conflicts highlighted by the French Revolution?

• Capitalism vs. Socialism

• Secularism vs. Religion

• East vs. West

• Monarchy vs. Republic