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Who was Louis XVI and what was his role in the French Revolution?
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Louis XVI was the King of France whose resistance to reforms and failure to effectively manage crises led to his execution during the Revolution.
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Who was Marie Antoinette and why was she significant?
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Marie Antoinette was the Queen of France, criticized for her extravagant lifestyle, and was executed during the Revolution.
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What was Jean-Paul Marat known for during the French Revolution?
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A radical journalist and politician famous for advocating revolutionary violence and assassinated in 1793.
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Who was Jacques Necker and what was his influence during the Revolution?
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The finance minister whose dismissal partly triggered the storming of the Bastille.
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What was the contribution of Georges Danton to the French Revolution?
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A leading figure in the early stages of the Revolution, known for his efforts in overthrowing the monarchy.
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Who was Olympe de Gouges and what was her significance?
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An advocate for women's rights who wrote the 'Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen'.
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How did Charlotte Corday impact the French Revolution?
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By assassinating Jean-Paul Marat, believing it would bring peace.
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What role did Lafayette play in the French Revolution?
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A general in the American and French revolutions who initially supported and then distanced himself from the radical phase.
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Who was Camille Desmoulins and his role in the Revolution?
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A journalist and politician, influential at the start of the Revolution, later executed during the Reign of Terror.
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What was Mirabeau's role in the French Revolution?
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A noble who supported the Third Estate and was pivotal in the early success of the Revolution, although later controversial for his dealings with the monarchy.
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Who was Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès and his importance in the Revolution?
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A clergyman whose pamphlet, ‘What is the Third Estate?’, influenced revolutionary thinking and move towards representation.
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Who was Madame Roland and her role in influencing the Revolution?
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A political figure known for hosting a salon that inspired leading revolutionaries.
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What was the role of Maximilien Robespierre during the early phase of the French Revolution?
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He emerged as a central figure advocating for republicanism and was instrumental in the Reign of Terror period.
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Who was Philippe Égalité and what role did he play?
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A royal family member who supported revolutionary causes and voted for the execution of Louis XVI.
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What was the legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte in the context of the French Revolution?
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Though arising later, he consolidated many revolutionary ideals into his rule, expanding them through conquest across Europe.
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