Major Events of the French Revolution

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What was the Tennis Court Oath?
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An oath taken by members of the National Assembly not to disband until a new constitution for France was created.
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When did the Bastille get stormed?
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July 14, 1789, a symbolic event marking the beginning of the French Revolution.
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What was the significance of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?
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It laid out the fundamental rights of the individual in line with Enlightenment ideals, becoming a foundational human rights document.
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What role did the Reign of Terror play during the French Revolution?
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A period marked by radical measures, mass executions, and political purges led by the revolutionary government to eliminate perceived enemies.
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Who was Maximilien Robespierre?
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A leading figure of the French Revolution who became a representative of the Reign of Terror before being executed himself.
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What was the outcome of the Women's March on Versailles in 1789?
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Women demanded bread and forced the king to move back to Paris, bringing the monarchy under closer scrutiny of the revolutionaries.
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What was the purpose of the Committee of Public Safety?
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To protect the newly established republic from internal and external threats during the Revolution.
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How did the Revolution lead to changes in France's monarchy?
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The revolution led to the establishment of a republic and the eventual execution of Louis XVI.
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Why was the Guillotine significant during the French Revolution?
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It became a symbol of the Revolution’s radical phase and was used for the execution of numerous figures.
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What was the significance of the National Assembly's early reforms?
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They abolished feudal privileges and declared equality before the law to reflect revolutionary ideals.
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How did the French Revolution impact the rest of Europe?
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It spread revolutionary ideals across Europe and led to a series of wars between revolutionary France and other European powers.
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What event marked the end of the Reign of Terror?
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The execution of Maximilien Robespierre in 1794.
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What was the Concordat of 1801?
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An agreement between Napoleon and the Pope, re-establishing the Catholic Church in France with certain limitations.
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What was the Thermidorian Reaction?
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A revolt in the French Revolution leading to the fall of Robespierre and the decline of radical revolutionaries.
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What change did the Revolution bring to the French army?
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Introduction of mass conscription, creating a large citizen army which transformed military and revolutionary outcomes.
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