Major Events of the French Revolution

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What was the Tennis Court Oath?

An oath taken by members of the National Assembly not to disband until a new constitution for France was created.

When did the Bastille get stormed?

July 14, 1789, a symbolic event marking the beginning of the French Revolution.

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

It laid out the fundamental rights of the individual in line with Enlightenment ideals, becoming a foundational human rights document.

What role did the Reign of Terror play during the French Revolution?

A period marked by radical measures, mass executions, and political purges led by the revolutionary government to eliminate perceived enemies.

Who was Maximilien Robespierre?

A leading figure of the French Revolution who became a representative of the Reign of Terror before being executed himself.

What was the outcome of the Women's March on Versailles in 1789?

Women demanded bread and forced the king to move back to Paris, bringing the monarchy under closer scrutiny of the revolutionaries.

What was the purpose of the Committee of Public Safety?

To protect the newly established republic from internal and external threats during the Revolution.

How did the Revolution lead to changes in France's monarchy?

The revolution led to the establishment of a republic and the eventual execution of Louis XVI.

Why was the Guillotine significant during the French Revolution?

It became a symbol of the Revolution’s radical phase and was used for the execution of numerous figures.

What was the significance of the National Assembly's early reforms?

They abolished feudal privileges and declared equality before the law to reflect revolutionary ideals.

How did the French Revolution impact the rest of Europe?

It spread revolutionary ideals across Europe and led to a series of wars between revolutionary France and other European powers.

What event marked the end of the Reign of Terror?

The execution of Maximilien Robespierre in 1794.

What was the Concordat of 1801?

An agreement between Napoleon and the Pope, re-establishing the Catholic Church in France with certain limitations.

What was the Thermidorian Reaction?

A revolt in the French Revolution leading to the fall of Robespierre and the decline of radical revolutionaries.

What change did the Revolution bring to the French army?

Introduction of mass conscription, creating a large citizen army which transformed military and revolutionary outcomes.





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1. What was the Tennis Court Oath?

An oath taken by members of the National Assembly not to disband until a new constitution for France was created.

A promise by the monarchy to grant land to peasants.

An agreement between France and Austria to end hostilities.

A royal decree to abolish the Estates-General.

2. When did the Bastille get stormed?

July 14, 1789, a symbolic event marking the beginning of the French Revolution.

August 4, 1789, during the Night of Reforms.

June 20, 1789, when the Tennis Court Oath was taken.

September 5, 1793, at the start of the Reign of Terror.

3. What was the significance of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?

It was the first international peace treaty signed during the French Revolution.

It laid out the fundamental rights of the individual in line with Enlightenment ideals, becoming a foundational human rights document.

It formally recognized Napoleon as the leader of France.

It laid the groundwork for the Reign of Terror.

4. What role did the Reign of Terror play during the French Revolution?

A period marked by radical measures, mass executions, and political purges led by the revolutionary government to eliminate perceived enemies.

The rejection of military intervention from neighboring countries.

The signing of the Concordat of 1801 to restore the Catholic Church.

The beginning of the Napoleonic Wars across Europe.

5. Who was Maximilien Robespierre?

The King of France executed during the Revolution.

A military leader who defeated Austria in the Revolution.

A leading figure of the French Revolution who became a representative of the Reign of Terror before being executed himself.

The author of the Treaty of Versailles.

6. What was the outcome of the Women's March on Versailles in 1789?

Women demanded bread and forced the king to move back to Paris, bringing the monarchy under closer scrutiny of the revolutionaries.

It resulted in the immediate collapse of the French monarchy.

Women secured the right to vote in the National Assembly.

It led to the establishment of the First Republic.

7. What was the purpose of the Committee of Public Safety?

To manage trade relations with Britain during the Revolution.

To protect the newly established republic from internal and external threats during the Revolution.

To oversee the construction of the Eiffel Tower.

To negotiate peace treaties with neighboring countries.

8. How did the Revolution lead to changes in France's monarchy?

By securing peace treaties with England and Austria.

The revolution led to the establishment of a republic and the eventual execution of Louis XVI.

By ceding power to the military completely.

By incorporating the monarchy into the National Assembly.

9. Why was the Guillotine significant during the French Revolution?

It was a place where revolts frequently occurred.

It became a symbol of the Revolution’s radical phase and was used for the execution of numerous figures.

It was where all peace treaties were signed.

It was the first church established after the Concordat of 1801.

10. What was the significance of the National Assembly's early reforms?

They abolished feudal privileges and declared equality before the law to reflect revolutionary ideals.

They established the guillotine as the method of execution.

They led to the Declaration of War against Prussia.

They focused on constructing new palaces for the monarchy.

11. How did the French Revolution impact the rest of Europe?

By providing military support against Ottoman Empire.

It spread revolutionary ideals across Europe and led to a series of wars between revolutionary France and other European powers.

By establishing the Holy Roman Empire once again.

By negotiating the Concordat of 1801.

12. What event marked the end of the Reign of Terror?

The execution of Maximilien Robespierre in 1794.

The signing of the Treaty of Westphalia.

The conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars.

The establishment of the First Republic.

13. What was the Concordat of 1801?

An agreement to expand the French Empire across Europe.

An agreement between Napoleon and the Pope, re-establishing the Catholic Church in France with certain limitations.

The declaration of war against Austria.

A treaty with Britain to end hostilities in 1802.

14. What was the Thermidorian Reaction?

The signing of a new constitution in Paris.

A revolt in the French Revolution leading to the fall of Robespierre and the decline of radical revolutionaries.

The appointment of Napoleon as Emperor of France.

The return of the Bourbon monarchy to France.

15. What change did the Revolution bring to the French army?

Introduction of mass conscription, creating a large citizen army which transformed military and revolutionary outcomes.

Complete demobilization to focus on internal policies.

Training provided only to the noble classes.

Withdrawal from all foreign engagements and treaties.