What were some of the causes of the French Revolution discussed in the documentary? What do you believe is the PRIMARY cause and why?

What was the “Enlightenment”? Who were some of its major thinkers and writers that inspired the French Revolution?

Who was Marie Antoinette, how did she become queen?Why did the French people display such negative feelings towards her, according to the film?

What was the “Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen”? How did U.S. Constitution inspire this document?

What was the Third Estate? Which groups in French society did it include?

Who was Robespierre and what kind of leader was he? Do you think he did a good job of representing the wishes of the French people, why or why not?

What was the role of women in the French Revolution? Can you think of some examples of their contribution to the Revolution from this documentary?

What do you believe are were the most significant long-term effects from French Revolution?

What was the reign of terror? What weapon use was used during this reign and who was the leader responsible?

What class of people made up the first and second estate? Also, how of the much the population did they make up?

What was the Tennis Court Oath? Which Estate led it and why?

Why was King Louis XVI's and Marie Antoinette executed?

What was the name of government set up after King Louis XVI was removed? What was the new role of this government?

How did Europe respond to the French Revolution? Was it a favorable response or negative. Show evidence to explain your answer.