Question 1

In the French revolutionary calendar,September 22,1792,marked the:

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September 22, 1792 marked the beginning of the French Republic, as it was the day when the monarchy was officially abolished and replaced with a new government based on revolutionary principles. This date was significant in the French Revolutionary calendar as the first day of "Year One" for the new Republic.

Question 2

Napoleon's foreign minister who continued to serve the monarchy after the restoration was:

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Charles Maurice de Talleyrand was Napoleon's foreign minister who continued to serve the monarchy after the restoration. He played a significant role in both the Napoleonic era and the Bourbon restoration, and his political skills and diplomacy were highly valued by both Napoleon and later by the restored monarchy.

Question 3

The naval battle in 1805 between the French and British naval forces was won by:

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The naval battle in question is the Battle of Trafalgar, which took place on October 21, 1805 off the coast of Spain. The French and Spanish fleets, commanded by Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve, were defeated by the British fleet under the command of Admiral Horatio Nelson. Nelson was killed during the battle, but the victory secured British naval dominance for the rest of the Napoleonic Wars.

Question 4

Although the French government had been ruled by one committee or another since the revolution began in 1789,this came to an end in 1799 when Napoleon Bonaparte assumed the title of:

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The answer of Although the French government had been ruled...

Question 5

The Concordat of 1801:

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The answer of The Concordat of 1801:
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Question 6

In the book Reflections on the Revolution in France,the English author _________ reversed his position on revolutions,after having supported the American revolutionaries the decade before.

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Edmund Burke is the author of the book Reflections on the Revolution in France and he initially supported the American revolutionaries but later reversed his position and became a critic of the French Revolution.

Question 7

The Eighteenth Brumaire is important because it:

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The answer of The Eighteenth Brumaire is important because it:
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Question 8

The economic system created by Napoleon Bonaparte to starve British trade was known as the:

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The economic system created by Napoleon Bonaparte to starve British trade was known as the Continental System. This system aimed to cut off British trade with Europe by forbidding the importation of British goods to European countries under French control.

Question 9

Which of the following was a member of the French Committee of Public Safety?

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Georges Danton was a member of the French Committee of Public Safety, which was established during the French Revolution to deal with threats to the new government and to oversee military operations. Thomas Paine was an American revolutionary and author, Charlotte Corday was a French assassin who killed one of the Jacobin leaders, Samuel Adams was an American revolutionary leader, and Paul La Fayette was a French aristocrat who fought in the American Revolution.

Question 10

In the second stage of the French Revolution,the Terror,16,500 French were executed; the vast majority of these were members of the:

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During the Reign of Terror, the majority of those executed were from the peasantry and working class, as the revolutionary government targeted perceived enemies of the revolution, which included many common people.

Question 11

The French policy in Italy,which by the Italians referred to as "liberty and requisitions," concerned:

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The French policy in Italy, referred to as "liberty and requisitions," required locals to support the French military and to serve in the army. This policy was enforced through requisitions, which allowed the French to take whatever they needed from the local population, including food, supplies, and manpower. This policy was highly resented by the Italian people, who saw it as a form of exploitation and oppression.

Question 12

In 1798,the French under Napoleon Bonaparte's command attempted to defeat the British by attacking:

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In 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte led French troops in an attempt to disrupt British trade by attacking its Egyptian and Near Eastern colonies. This ultimately led to the Battle of the Nile, where the British defeated the French navy and secured their hold on the region.

Question 13

Of the "Terror," it can be stated that:

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The majority of victims of the "Terror" were peasants and laborers. The other options are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the events of the "Terror."

Question 14

In general,it can be stated that Maximilien Robespierre was:

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Maximilien Robespierre was a strong advocate of the concept of "the general will," which emphasized the common good over individual interests. He believed that the Terror was necessary to maintain the revolution and preserve the general will of the people. While his actions as a leader during the Terror were controversial and arguably extreme, labeling him as a selfish and bloodthirsty madman oversimplifies his beliefs and motivations.

Question 15

Olympe de Gouges is best known as the:

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Olympe de Gouges was a French writer and activist who advanced the rights of women through her writing, including her famous pamphlet "Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen." She also wrote extensively on issues of slavery and abolition. Although she was ultimately executed during the Reign of Terror, her ideas inspired later generations of feminists and activists.

Question 16

A declaration by some European states in 1791 that restoring the rights of the French monarchy was a matter of "common interest to all sovereigns of Europe" led to the:

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The declaration in 1791 by some European states that restoring the rights of the French monarchy was a matter of "common interest to all sovereigns of Europe" was a direct threat to the French Revolution and its ideals. This led the National Assembly to declare war against Austria and Prussia in an effort to prevent foreign intervention in the Revolution.

Question 17

Jean Paul Marat was an early leader of the revolution and editor of the popular news sheet:

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Jean Paul Marat was the editor of a popular news sheet called The Friend of the People during the French Revolution.

Question 18

When the Committee of Public Safety fell from power in 1794,it was replaced by a more moderate group known as the:

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The Committee of Public Safety was replaced by the Directory, a more moderate group of five men who held executive power in France from 1795-1799.

Question 19

The summer of 1792 was when:

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The summer of 1792 was when the French Revolution entered the radical stage of its history, marked by the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the First French Republic. The Paris Commune was actually established during this time as a radical political group, but it was not abolished until later in 1795. The execution of Louis XVI and the defeat of allied armies also occurred later in the revolution. The Directory did not seize power until 1795, after the radical phase had ended.

Question 20

Napoleon Bonaparte ordered the establishment of _________ in every major town to train government officials.

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Napoleon Bonaparte ordered the establishment of lycées in every major town to train government officials.

Quiz 18: The French Revolution