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What happened at the Storming of the Bastille?
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Parisians stormed the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789, symbolizing the end of the king's authority and sparking the Revolution.
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What was the Great Fear?
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The Great Fear was a period of panic and riot by peasants in 1789, fueled by rumors of an aristocratic conspiracy to overthrow the Third Estate.
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What was the significance of the Women's March on Versailles?
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On October 5, 1789, women marched from Paris to Versailles, demanding bread and forcing the royal family to move to Paris, effectively placing them under revolutionary control.
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What were the key outcomes of the National Assembly?
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The National Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, established a constitutional monarchy, and reformed the church.
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What led to the execution of King Louis XVI?
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King Louis XVI was executed in January 1793 after being found guilty of treason by the National Convention for conspiring with foreign monarchies.
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What was the Reign of Terror?
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A period from 1793 to 1794 marked by mass executions of perceived enemies of the Revolution, led by the Committee of Public Safety under Robespierre.
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Who was Marie Antoinette, and what happened to her during the Revolution?
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Marie Antoinette was the Queen of France, executed by guillotine in October 1793 during the Reign of Terror for treason.
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What was the Thermidorian Reaction?
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The Thermidorian Reaction was the downfall of Robespierre and the end of the Reign of Terror, leading to a more conservative phase of the Revolution.
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What changes did the French Revolution bring to the structure of the French government?
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The Revolution abolished the monarchy, established a republic, and eventually led to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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What was the Directory?
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The Directory was the five-member committee that governed France from 1795 until 1799, marking a period of political instability.
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How did the Revolution impact the Catholic Church?
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The Revolution led to the nationalization and sale of church lands, decreased church influence, and the establishment of the Civil Constitution of the Clergy.
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What was the significance of the 1791 Constitution?
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The 1791 Constitution was the first written Constitution of France, establishing a constitutional monarchy and limiting the power of the king.
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What role did the Jacobins play in the French Revolution?
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The Jacobins were a radical political group that controlled the government during the Reign of Terror and enforced revolutionary policies.
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How did the Revolution influence other European countries?
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The French Revolution inspired similar uprisings in Europe, challenging monarchies and spreading ideas of democracy and nationalism.
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Valmy?
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The French revolutionary army's victory at Valmy in 1792 secured the survival of the Revolution against foreign intervention.
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