Flashcards on French Revolution

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When did the French Revolution take place?

The French Revolution took place from 1789 to 1799.

Who was the King of France during the start of the French Revolution?

King Louis XVI was the King of France during the start of the French Revolution.

Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

The Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789 marked the beginning of the French Revolution.

What were the three main social classes in France during the French Revolution?

The three main social classes were the First Estate (clergy), the Second Estate (nobility), and the Third Estate (commoners).

Who wrote the famous pamphlet 'The Rights of Man' during the French Revolution?

Thomas Paine wrote 'The Rights of Man' during the French Revolution.

What was the slogan of the French Revolution?

The slogan of the French Revolution was 'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity'.

Who led the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?

Maximilien Robespierre led the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror.

Which French military leader rose to power after the French Revolution?

Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power after the French Revolution.

What major event ended the French Revolution?

The Battle of Waterloo in 1815 ended the French Revolution.

What significant document was adopted during the French Revolution that proclaimed the rights of man and citizen?

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was adopted during the French Revolution.

Which Marie was famously executed during the French Revolution?

Marie Antoinette was famously executed during the French Revolution.

What economic crisis contributed to the outbreak of the French Revolution?

The economic crisis was caused by high taxes, food shortages, and a large national debt.

What was the name of the French national assembly formed by the Third Estate during the revolution?

The French National Assembly was formed by the Third Estate during the revolution.

What event symbolized the end of the monarchy in France?

The execution of King Louis XVI symbolized the end of the monarchy in France.

What was the name of the radical political club that played a prominent role during the French Revolution?

The Jacobin Club played a prominent role during the French Revolution.

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When did the French Revolution take place?



Who was the King of France during the start of the French Revolution?



What marked the beginning of the French Revolution?



Who led the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?



Who rose to power after the French Revolution?



What marked the end of the French Revolution?



Which document proclaimed the rights of man and citizen during the French Revolution?



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