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Flashcards on Yellow Vest Protests: France
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When did the Yellow Vest protests begin?
November 2018
What were the Yellow Vest protests in France mainly about?
Rising fuel prices and living costs
Who initiated the Yellow Vest protests?
A grassroots movement
What color vests did the protesters wear?
Yellow
Which famous landmark often became a focal point for protests in Paris?
Arc de Triomphe
What were some demands of the Yellow Vest protesters?
Lower taxes, higher minimum wages, and resignation of President Macron
Did the Yellow Vest movement have any specific leaders?
No, it was a leaderless movement
How did the French government initially respond to the protests?
Imposing fuel tax cuts and announcing other economic measures
What was the symbol of the Yellow Vest movement?
A high-visibility yellow vest
Did the Yellow Vest protests spread to other countries?
Yes, they inspired similar movements in other countries
How did the Yellow Vest protests impact President Macron's popularity?
His approval ratings significantly declined
Did the Yellow Vest movement achieve all its goals?
No, some demands were not fully met
What were some criticism against the Yellow Vest protests?
Violence, disruption, and lack of clear leadership
How long did the Yellow Vest protests continue?
Several months
What is the current status of the Yellow Vest movement?
It has become less visible but still exists
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When did the Yellow Vest protests begin?
January 2019
November 2018
June 2018
September 2018
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What were the Yellow Vest protests mainly about?
Legalizing marijuana
Rising fuel prices and living costs
Climate change awareness
Animal rights
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Which color vests did the protesters wear?
Blue
Red
Yellow
Green
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Who initiated the Yellow Vest protests?
A grassroots movement
The French government
International organizations
Political parties
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What landmark became a focal point for protests in Paris?
Eiffel Tower
Arc de Triomphe
Louvre Museum
Notre-Dame Cathedral
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What were some demands of the Yellow Vest protesters?
Higher taxes
Lower taxes, higher minimum wages, and resignation of President Macron
Privatization of public services
Decreased social benefits
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Did the Yellow Vest movement have any specific leaders?
No, it was a leaderless movement
Yes, multiple prominent politicians
Only one main leader
Celebrity activists
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How did the French government initially respond to the protests?
Suppressing the protests with force
Ignoring the protests
Imposing fuel tax cuts and announcing other economic measures
Dissolving the government
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What was the symbol of the Yellow Vest movement?
A red flag
A high-visibility yellow vest
A blue ribbon
A green hat
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Did the Yellow Vest protests spread to other countries?
Yes, they inspired similar movements in other countries
No, they remained localized in France
Only to neighboring European countries
They spread to other continents
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Did the Yellow Vest movement achieve all its goals?
Yes, all demands were fully met
No, some demands were not fully met
The movement dissolved before any goals were achieved
The demands were modified during negotiations
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