La Revolución Francesa y sus características Flashcards

(26 cards)

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What year did the French Revolution begin?

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1789

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What was the primary cause of the French Revolution?

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Social inequality and financial crisis.

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True or False: The French Revolution led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The declaration that proclaimed the rights of the citizens during the French Revolution is called the Declaration of _______.

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the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

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5
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Which estate was primarily composed of the clergy?

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The First Estate

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What event is often cited as the start of the French Revolution?

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The Storming of the Bastille

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Who was the king of France at the start of the French Revolution?

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King Louis XVI

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What was the main goal of the French Revolution?

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To abolish absolute monarchy and establish a republic.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a phase of the French Revolution? A) The National Assembly B) The Reign of Terror C) The Restoration D) The Directory

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C) The Restoration

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10
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What radical group emerged during the French Revolution advocating for extreme measures?

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The Jacobins

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True or False: The French Revolution ended in 1799 with the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.

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True

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What was the purpose of the guillotine during the French Revolution?

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To execute perceived enemies of the revolution.

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13
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Fill in the blank: The period of extreme violence during the French Revolution is known as the _______.

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Reign of Terror

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14
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Which document served as a foundation for modern human rights influenced by the French Revolution?

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The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

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What was the significance of the Women’s March on Versailles?

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It demonstrated the power of the people and their demand for bread and political change.

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What form of government was established after the fall of the monarchy in France?

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The First French Republic

17
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Multiple Choice: What was the fate of King Louis XVI? A) Exiled B) Executed C) Imprisoned D) Fled

18
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What economic crisis contributed to the French Revolution?

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The debt from wars and extravagant spending.

19
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True or False: The French Revolution inspired other revolutions around the world.

20
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What was one of the main social changes brought about by the French Revolution?

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The abolition of feudal privileges.

21
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Who was the influential leader of the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?

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Maximilien Robespierre

22
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Fill in the blank: The French Revolution’s slogan was ‘Liberty, Equality, _______.

23
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What was the purpose of the Estates-General called in 1789?

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To address the financial crisis and reform the tax system.

24
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Which political group was known for its moderate approach during the revolution?

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The Girondins

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Multiple Choice: Which event marked the end of the Reign of Terror? A) The execution of Robespierre B) The establishment of the Directory C) The fall of the Bastille D) The rise of Napoleon
A) The execution of Robespierre
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What was the impact of the French Revolution on the monarchy in Europe?
It led to the decline of monarchies and the rise of republicanism.