La Rivoluzione Francese

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What date marks the Fall of the Bastille?
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July 14, 1789.
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What was the significance of the Fall of the Bastille?
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It symbolized the end of the king's absolute power and the birth of the people's revolution.
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Why was the Bastille stormed?
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It was stormed by revolutionaries to obtain weapons and gunpowder and as a symbolic act against tyranny.
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Who was Maximilien Robespierre?
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A key figure in the French Revolution who became a leading member of the Committee of Public Safety.
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What was the Reign of Terror?
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A period during the French Revolution characterized by harsh measures against those suspected of being enemies of the Revolution.
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When did the Reign of Terror take place?
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It lasted from September 1793 to July 1794.
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How did Robespierre justify the Reign of Terror?
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He argued it was necessary to protect the Revolution and its gains from internal and external threats.
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What led to Robespierre's fall from power?
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His increasingly dictatorial control and the fear among other leaders that they could also become targets led to his arrest and execution.
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What happened to Robespierre after his arrest?
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He was executed by guillotine on July 28, 1794.
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What is the significance of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?
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It was a fundamental document of the French Revolution defining individual and collective rights as universal.
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When was the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen adopted?
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August 26, 1789.
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What are some key principles in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?
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Liberty, equality, fraternity, and the protection of individual rights.
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Which Enlightenment ideas influenced the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?
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Ideas from philosophers like Montesquieu, Rousseau, and John Locke, emphasizing natural rights and social contract.
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How did the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen affect other documents globally?
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It influenced documents like the United States Bill of Rights and the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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What role did the National Assembly play regarding the Declaration?
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The National Assembly adopted the Declaration as an expression of its ideals and goals.
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How did the public react to the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?
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Many supported it as it represented a rejection of feudalism and established fundamental rights; however, women and certain classes were excluded.
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What event marked the end of the Reign of Terror?
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The execution of Robespierre and his close associates in July 1794.
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What was the purpose of the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?
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To provide defense against foreign invaders and suppress internal counter-revolutionary activities.
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How did the fall of the Bastille impact the French monarchy?
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It weakened the monarchy's authority and sparked uprisings across the country.
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What was the reaction of King Louis XVI to the events at the Bastille?
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Initially, he underestimated its significance but later recognized the seriousness of the revolutionary situation.
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