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Flashcards on Causes and Outcomes of the French Revolution
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What were the social causes of the French Revolution?
Inequality among the three estates, unfair taxation, and social unrest.
What were the political causes of the French Revolution?
Weak leadership, financial crisis, and lack of representation.
What were the economic causes of the French Revolution?
Burdensome taxes, high food prices, and financial mismanagement.
What were the short-term outcomes of the French Revolution?
Overthrow of the monarchy, Reign of Terror, and rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.
What were the long-term outcomes of the French Revolution?
Spread of revolutionary ideals, rise of nationalism, and transformations in political systems.
Who were the bourgeoisie during the French Revolution?
The middle class, including merchants, professionals, and intellectuals.
What was the Estates General in pre-revolutionary France?
A representative assembly comprised of clergy, nobles, and commoners.
What was the significance of the storming of the Bastille?
Symbolized the revolt against royal authority and ignited the French Revolution.
Who was Maximilien Robespierre and what role did he play in the French Revolution?
A radical leader who spearheaded the Reign of Terror and the Committee of Public Safety.
What factors contributed to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte in post-revolutionary France?
Military success, political instability, and support from the French people.
How did the French Revolution impact other countries in Europe?
Inspired nationalist movements and triggered wars against the French Republic.
What were the major reforms introduced during the French Revolution?
Abolition of feudalism, establishment of a secular state, and creation of the Napoleonic Code.
What role did women play in the French Revolution?
They actively participated in political activities and advocated for women's rights.
What were the consequences of the French Revolution on the monarchy?
The monarchy was abolished and replaced with a republic.
How did the French Revolution influence future revolutionary movements?
It inspired demands for liberty, equality, and democracy worldwide.
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What were the social causes of the French Revolution?
Inequality among the three estates
Lack of representation
Weak leadership
Financial crisis
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What was the Estates General in pre-revolutionary France?
A representative assembly comprised of merchants
A legislative body comprised of the clergy
A social class primarily composed of peasants
A representative assembly comprised of clergy, nobles, and commoners
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Who was Maximilien Robespierre and what role did he play in the French Revolution?
A military general who led the French army
A radical leader who spearheaded the Reign of Terror and the Committee of Public Safety
The last monarch of France before the revolution
A prominent Enlightenment philosopher
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What factors contributed to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte in post-revolutionary France?
Abolition of feudalism
The establishment of a secular state
Military defeat in the Napoleonic Wars
Military success, political instability, and support from the French people
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How did the French Revolution impact other countries in Europe?
Ignited the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain
Inspired nationalist movements and triggered wars against the French Republic
Led to the unification of Italy
Promoted religious tolerance throughout Europe
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What were the major reforms introduced during the French Revolution?
Abolition of feudalism, establishment of a secular state, and creation of the Napoleonic Code
Reinstatement of the monarchy and the Old Regime
Abolition of the Estates General
Expansion of the French colonial empire
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What role did women play in the French Revolution?
They actively participated in political activities and advocated for women's rights
They were prohibited from participating in any revolutionary activities
They primarily served as caregivers for wounded soldiers
They led the military campaigns against foreign invasion
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What were the consequences of the French Revolution on the monarchy?
The monarchy was abolished and replaced with a republic
The monarchy retained its power and authority
The monarchy was transformed into a constitutional monarchy
The monarchy was overthrown by foreign powers
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How did the French Revolution influence future revolutionary movements?
Led to the establishment of communist regimes in Europe
It inspired demands for liberty, equality, and democracy worldwide
Encouraged the growth of absolute monarchies
Caused a decline in nationalist sentiments
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What were the political causes of the French Revolution?
High food prices
Inequality among the three estates
Financial mismanagement
Weak leadership
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