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Question | Answer |
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Which event marks the beginning of the French Revolution? | The storming of the Bastille |
What happened on July 14, 1789? | Paris citizens attacked the Bastille in Paris France. |
Why was France in debt? | France spent lots of money fighting wars. |
How did King Louis XVI plan to solve France's money problems? | By raising taxes |
Which document called for equal treatment of citizens, free speech, and freedom of religion? | Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen |
What type of government did France have before the French Revolution? | absolute monarchy |
What inspired the people of France to fight against their government? | American Revolution and the Enlightenment |
Which social group in France did 97% of the people belong to? | bourgeoisie, commoners, farmers, merchants |
Which invention was the main execution device of the late 1700’s in France? | guillotine |
Which movement encouraged people to question authority and find answers themselves? | Enlightenment |
What happened to the cost of bread during the French Revolution? | It increased a lot |
Who led the government of France when the French Revolution started? | Louis XVI |
Who overthrew the government in a coup d'état? | Napoleon Bonoparte |
Which group was in the First Estate? | the clergy |
Which was the wealthiest group in the Third Estate? | the bourgeoisie |
What crime was Louis XVI charged with committing? | treason |
Which conflict inspired France's revolution? | American Revolution |
Which group of men ruled France during the Reign of Terror? | the Directory |
During which period were thousands of people executed by the guillotine? | The Reign of Terror |