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What economic factors contributed to the French Revolution?
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The French Revolution was influenced by debt from wars, taxation issues, and economic distress among the common people.
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Which social class was most affected by the taxation system prior to the French Revolution?
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The Third Estate, which included peasants, artisans, and bourgeoisie, was most burdened by taxes.
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What was the significance of the Estates-General meeting in 1789?
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It marked the first time in 175 years that the Estates-General was called, setting the stage for the Revolution as the Third Estate broke away to form the National Assembly.
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What was the 'Tennis Court Oath' and why was it important?
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The Tennis Court Oath was when members of the Third Estate vowed not to disband until a new constitution was established.
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What event on July 14, 1789, is considered the start of the French Revolution?
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The storming of the Bastille is considered the start of the French Revolution as it symbolized the end of royal authority.
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Who were the Sans-culottes?
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The Sans-culottes were working-class revolutionaries who pushed for more radical measures during the Revolution.
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What was the ‘Great Fear’ and its impact on the French countryside?
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The 'Great Fear' was a period of panic and riot among peasants fueled by rumors of an aristocratic conspiracy against the Third Estate.
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Why was the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen significant?
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It laid down fundamental rights and the principles of equality and freedom, becoming the core for modern democratic principles.
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What role did Maximilien Robespierre play in the French Revolution?
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Robespierre was a leading figure in the Revolution who championed the Reign of Terror, enforcing radical policies and suppressing opposition.
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How did the Women's March on Versailles influence the revolution?
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It forced King Louis XVI to move the royal court to Paris, making the monarchy more vulnerable to public opinion and pressure.
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What was the purpose of the Committee of Public Safety?
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To protect the newly established republic against foreign attacks and internal rebellion, it assumed control during the Reign of Terror.
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What were the outcomes of the Thermidorian Reaction?
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The fall of Robespierre and a move away from extreme revolutionary policies, eventually leading to the rise of the Directory.
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How did the French Revolution influence other countries?
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It spread revolutionary ideas of liberty, equality, and fraternity, influencing subsequent uprisings in Europe and the Americas.
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What was the result of the abolition of feudalism during the French Revolution?
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It ended feudal privileges and ties between landlords and peasants, transforming French society and land ownership.
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Who took power in France following the fall of the Directory?
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Napoleon Bonaparte seized power in a coup d'état in 1799, establishing himself as the ruler and later Emperor.
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