Flashcards on The French Revolution

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When did the French Revolution take place?

The French Revolution took place from 1789 to 1799.

What were the three main causes of the French Revolution?

The three main causes of the French Revolution were social inequality, political corruption, and financial crisis.

Who was the king of France during the French Revolution?

The king of France during the French Revolution was Louis XVI.

What was the Estates-General?

The Estates-General was a legislative assembly in France, representing the three estates: the clergy, the nobility, and the commoners.

What was the Tennis Court Oath?

The Tennis Court Oath was a pledge taken by members of the Third Estate in France to not disband until a new constitution was established.

Who were the Jacobins?

The Jacobins were a political club during the French Revolution, known for their radical views and role in the Reign of Terror.

What was the Reign of Terror?

The Reign of Terror was a period during the French Revolution characterized by mass executions and political repression.

Who was Maximilien Robespierre?

Maximilien Robespierre was a key figure in the French Revolution and a leader of the Committee of Public Safety.

What was the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was a fundamental document of the French Revolution, stating the rights and freedoms of the French people.

What were the main goals of the French Revolution?

The main goals of the French Revolution were to overthrow the monarchy, establish a republic, and achieve social equality.

Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?

Napoleon Bonaparte was a military general who rose to power in France after the French Revolution and became Emperor of the French.

What were the Napoleonic Wars?

The Napoleonic Wars were a series of conflicts fought by Napoleon Bonaparte and his allies against various European powers.

What were the long-term effects of the French Revolution?

The long-term effects of the French Revolution included the spread of revolutionary ideals, the rise of nationalism, and the end of feudalism.

What was the significance of the Storming of the Bastille?

The Storming of the Bastille symbolized the beginning of the French Revolution and is considered a turning point in French history.

What is the legacy of the French Revolution?

The legacy of the French Revolution includes the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity, which continue to influence modern democratic societies.

When did the French Revolution take place?

The French Revolution took place from 1789 to 1799.

What were the three main causes of the French Revolution?

The three main causes of the French Revolution were social inequality, political corruption, and financial crisis.

Who was the king of France during the French Revolution?

The king of France during the French Revolution was Louis XVI.

What was the Estates-General?

The Estates-General was a legislative assembly in France, representing the three estates: the clergy, the nobility, and the commoners.

What was the Tennis Court Oath?

The Tennis Court Oath was a pledge taken by members of the Third Estate in France to not disband until a new constitution was established.

Who were the Jacobins?

The Jacobins were a political club during the French Revolution, known for their radical views and role in the Reign of Terror.

What was the Reign of Terror?

The Reign of Terror was a period during the French Revolution characterized by mass executions and political repression.

Who was Maximilien Robespierre?

Maximilien Robespierre was a key figure in the French Revolution and a leader of the Committee of Public Safety.

What was the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was a fundamental document of the French Revolution, stating the rights and freedoms of the French people.

What were the main goals of the French Revolution?

The main goals of the French Revolution were to overthrow the monarchy, establish a republic, and achieve social equality.

Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?

Napoleon Bonaparte was a military general who rose to power in France after the French Revolution and became Emperor of the French.

What were the Napoleonic Wars?

The Napoleonic Wars were a series of conflicts fought by Napoleon Bonaparte and his allies against various European powers.

What were the long-term effects of the French Revolution?

The long-term effects of the French Revolution included the spread of revolutionary ideals, the rise of nationalism, and the end of feudalism.

What was the significance of the Storming of the Bastille?

The Storming of the Bastille symbolized the beginning of the French Revolution and is considered a turning point in French history.

What is the legacy of the French Revolution?

The legacy of the French Revolution includes the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity, which continue to influence modern democratic societies.

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