TED-ED: What caused the French Revolution? - Tom Mullaney

The video explores the French Revolution, starting with key questions about rights and governance. It discusses the Enlightenment's influence, France's rigid social structure, and the financial crisis leading to reform attempts. The revolution begins with the storming of the Bastille, leading to the fall of the monarchy and the establishment of the French Republic. Radical changes ensue, including the Reign of Terror led by the Jacobins. Napoleon rises to power amidst ongoing conflict, claiming to uphold revolutionary values. The revolution's ideals continue to resonate, raising questions still relevant today.

What intellectual movement influenced the French Revolution by promoting reason and human freedom?

• Industrial Revolution

• Romanticism

• Enlightenment

• Renaissance

Which estate in France was responsible for paying taxes before the revolution?

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• All Estates

• Third Estate

What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

• Declaration of the Rights of Man

• Execution of King Louis XVI

• Storming of the Bastille

• Formation of the National Assembly

What was the radical idea proclaimed by the Assembly's declaration during the revolution?

• Individual rights and freedoms are fundamental

• Monarchy is the best form of government

• Taxes should be abolished

• Nobles should have more privileges

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

• He remained as a constitutional monarch

• He was publicly beheaded

• He was imprisoned for life

• He was exiled

Who led the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?

• King Louis XVI

• Jacques Necker

• Maximilian Robespierre

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was Napoleon Bonaparte's role during the French Revolution?

• He led the Reign of Terror

• He was a revolutionary writer

• He became emperor claiming to defend democratic values

• He was a finance minister