French Revolution Key Events and Concepts

The video lecture discusses the second part of the French Revolution, focusing on the Estates General meeting in 1789. It highlights the outdated structure of the Estates General, the rise of the Bourgeois, and the demands of the Third Estate for political reform. The lecture also covers Louis XVI's indecisive response and the Hat Fiasco, leading to the formation of the National Assembly.

What year is considered the beginning of the French Revolution?

• 1791

• 1788

• 1789

• 1790

What was the main issue with the structure of the Estates General?

• It was too modern.

• It had not met in 175 years.

• It included too many estates.

• It was controlled by the Bourgeois.

Who were the Bourgeois in France during the Estates General?

• Nobles with titles

• Clergy members

• Professional class like merchants and lawyers

• Peasants and farmers

What did the pamphlet 'What is the Third Estate?' argue?

• The Third Estate was the backbone of the country.

• The Third Estate should join the clergy.

• The Third Estate was insignificant.

• The Third Estate should be abolished.

What was one of the main demands of the Third Estate?

• To become the first estate

• To have 97% of the delegates

• To have twice as many delegates as other estates

• To abolish the Estates General

What was the second reform proposed by the Third Estate?

• To eliminate voting

• To vote by head

• To vote by estate

• To vote by region

How did King Louis XVI respond to the Third Estate's demands?

• He ignored their demands completely.

• He abolished the Estates General.

• He doubled the Third Estate's delegates but kept the old voting system.

• He agreed to all their demands.

What was the Hat Fiasco?

• A debate over who should wear hats in the Estates General.

• A disagreement over the color of hats.

• A protest involving throwing hats.

• A law about the type of hats allowed.

What did the Third Estate do after the Hat Fiasco?

• They disbanded.

• They returned to their estates.

• They joined the clergy.

• They formed the National Assembly.

What was the significance of the National Assembly?

• It was a new religious order.

• It represented the entire nation of France.

• It was a military group.

• It was a new estate.