Reign of Terror Part 1

Which two groups were the main factions within the Jacobin Clubs, differing in their level of radicalism?

• Bourgeoisie and Sans-culottes

• Royalists and Revolutionaries

• Montagnards and Girondins

• Feuillants and Cordeliers

Who were the Jacobins?

• A group that supported the king

• A moderate group that wanted slow reform

• A radical group that wanted major changes to protect the revolution

• A group of wealthy nobles

Which phrase is not part of the Revolution motto?

• Liberty

• Equality

• Fraternity

• Death

• Property

What was Maximilien Robespierre's primary goal during the Reign of Terror?

• To restore the monarchy

• To establish a constitutional monarchy

• To create a "Republic of Virtue"

• To negotiate peace with foreign invaders

What was a key reason the guillotine was considered a symbol of "equality in death" during the French Revolution?

• It was a quick and painless method of execution for all social classes.

• Only royalty and nobles were executed by guillotine, ensuring their dignity.

• It was a traditional method of execution reserved for commoners.

• It allowed for public executions, promoting transparency.

The last time a Guillotine was used for execution in France was in which year?

• 1967

• 1977

• 1777

• 1807

What term described French citizens who fled the country during the revolution and were often targeted as "enemies of the people"?

• Jacobins

• Girondins

• Émigrés

• Monarchists

What was the symbolic significance of Marie Antoinette's hair being cut short and her wearing a French Republican cap before her execution?

• It was a fashion trend among the revolutionaries.

• It symbolized her acceptance of the new republican ideals.

• It was a deliberate act of humiliation and a symbol of the monarchy's abolition.

• It was a practical measure to prepare her for the guillotine.