Major Events of the French Revolution

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What was the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?
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A document outlining the fundamental rights of individuals and principles of National Assembly's vision for France.
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What was the Reign of Terror?
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A period of extreme violence during the revolution where mass executions occurred, aimed at rooting out enemies of the revolution.
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Why was King Louis XVI executed?
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He was tried and executed for treason, seen as a threat to the republicanism of revolutionary France.
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What was the significance of the Committee of Public Safety?
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It was created to protect the revolution from internal and external threats, leading to escalations like the Reign of Terror.
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Who was Robespierre and what was his role?
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A leading figure of the French Revolution, he oversaw the Reign of Terror and was influential in the Revolutionary government.
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What marked the end of the Reign of Terror?
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The fall and execution of Robespierre in 1794 marked the end of the Reign of Terror.
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How did the revolution alter the status of the Catholic Church in France?
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The revolution severely restricted the Church's power, nationalized its properties, and established the Civil Constitution of the Clergy.
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What were the September Massacres?
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A period of mass executions of prisoners in Paris in September 1792, motivated by fear of foreign invasion and counter-revolutionary plots.
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What was the Thermidorian Reaction?
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A reaction against the excesses of the Reign of Terror, resulting in the fall of Robespierre and a more moderate government.
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What was the role of the National Convention during the French Revolution?
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It served as the revolutionary parliament of France, declaring the nation a republic and abolishing the monarchy.
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How did the Revolution impact the French military?
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It led to the Levee en Masse, mobilizing large citizen-army forces which transformed French military capabilities and strategy.
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What was the role of the Girondins?
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A moderate political faction in the revolution advocating for war to spread revolutionary ideals, sidelined by radicals later on.
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What happened during the event known as the Flight to Varennes?
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King Louis XVI attempted to flee Paris in disguise but was captured, leading to growing distrust in the monarchy.
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What was the impact of the Revolution on neighboring countries?
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It inspired revolutionary and nationalist movements across Europe, while also inciting fear and eventual war by various monarchies.
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How did Napoleon Bonaparte rise to power during the Revolution?
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Napoleon capitalized on the instability post-Terror, winning key military victories and eventually engineering a coup to establish the Consulate.
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