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December 29th
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  • Which 1789 event involved the representatives of the Third Estate pledging not to disband until a new constitution was established?
  • Which 1793 event was marked by the execution of Queen Marie Antoinette?
  • Which 1792 proclamation declared France a republic, abolishing the monarchy?
  • Which radical French revolutionary leader was assassinated in his bathtub in 1793?
  • Which 1793 event marked the beginning of the Reign of Terror, a period of mass executions?

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December 28th
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  • What political alliance, formed during the French Revolution, was composed of urban workers, small shopkeepers, and radical intellectuals?
  • Which event in 1795 brought an end to the radical phase of the French Revolution and established the Directory as the new governing body?
  • Which 1794 event celebrated a deistic religion and was introduced by Robespierre to replace traditional Catholicism during the French Revolution?
  • What title was given to the French revolutionary paper currency backed by confiscated church lands?
  • Which revolutionary decree, issued in 1793, set maximum prices for essential goods to control inflation and ensure affordability for the population?

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December 28th
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  • Which French social class, comprising the majority of the population, played a key role in initiating the revolution?
  • Which 1789 event marked the symbolic beginning of the French Revolution and involved the storming of a royal fortress-prison?
  • What was the name of the document issued in 1789 that outlined the rights of French citizens and became a cornerstone of revolutionary ideals?
  • Which French king was executed by guillotine in 1793 during the revolution?
  • What was the name of the radical phase of the revolution that lasted from 1793 to 1794 and was marked by mass executions?

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December 28th
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  • Which 1789 document, written by the National Assembly, outlined the natural rights of citizens and became a cornerstone of revolutionary ideals?
  • What was the name of the prison stormed by Parisian revolutionaries on July 14, 1789, symbolizing the start of the French Revolution?
  • Who was the queen of France during the French Revolution, famously known for her lavish lifestyle and eventual execution?
  • Which revolutionary assembly was formed by representatives of the Third Estate in 1789 to draft a new constitution for France?
  • What was the primary goal of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?

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December 28th
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  • What was the name of the agreement signed in 1797 that ended the War of the First Coalition during the French Revolution?
  • Which key revolutionary event in 1790 involved the reorganization of the French Catholic Church, requiring clergy to swear allegiance to the state?
  • What was the name of the social class primarily composed of merchants, industrialists, and professionals that played a significant role in the French Revolution?
  • Which event in 1791 granted civil rights to Protestants and Jews in revolutionary France?
  • What was the name of the revolutionary court established in 1793 to prosecute enemies of the Revolution?

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December 28th
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  • Which 1792 event during the French Revolution led to the massacre of prisoners suspected of opposing the revolution?
  • What was the name of the financial instrument introduced during the French Revolution to address economic challenges by using confiscated church lands as collateral?
  • Which political group, during the French Revolution, advocated for moderate reforms and opposed the radical policies of the Jacobins?
  • Which revolutionary policy introduced in 1793 aimed to centralize power and eliminate internal opposition during the French Revolution?
  • Which French revolutionary leader was stabbed to death in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday in 1793?

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December 28th
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  • What was the name of the radical journalist who published the pro-revolutionary newspaper 'L'Ami du Peuple' during the French Revolution?
  • Which 1791 French Constitution declared France a constitutional monarchy?
  • What was the name of the 1793 law that aimed to de-Christianize France by closing churches and promoting secular festivals?
  • Which social and political club, established in 1789, became one of the most influential groups during the French Revolution?
  • What was the name of the revolutionary leader who was executed in 1794 and was known for his fiery speeches and opposition to the Girondins?

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December 28th
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  • What was the name of the 1791 document that granted limited power to King Louis XVI, transforming France into a constitutional monarchy?
  • Which event in 1792 saw the massacre of prisoners in Paris by revolutionaries fearing counter-revolutionary plots?
  • What was the name of the revolutionary faction that represented the interests of rural provinces and opposed the radical Parisian Jacobins?
  • Which French revolutionary lawyer and politician was executed in 1793 after being accused of royalist sympathies?
  • What was the name of the revolutionary festival introduced in 1794 to celebrate the Supreme Being and promote civic virtue?

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December 28th
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  • Which French revolutionary event in 1795 marked the end of the radical phase of the Revolution and led to the establishment of the Directory?
  • Which radical leader of the French Revolution was instrumental in the creation of the Revolutionary Tribunal and was executed in 1794?
  • What was the name of the 1789 event where Parisian citizens raided a hotel in search of weapons and gunpowder, escalating the revolutionary fervor?
  • Which French revolutionary leader authored the influential pamphlet 'What is the Third Estate?' in 1789?
  • What was the name of the 1793 revolt in Lyons where citizens opposed the radical policies of the revolutionary government?

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December 28th
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  • Which French revolutionary document declared all men free and equal under the law and was adopted in 1789?
  • What was the name of the gathering in 1789 where representatives of the Third Estate declared themselves the National Assembly?
  • What was the primary cause of the financial crisis that contributed to the French Revolution?
  • Which French revolutionary leader was known for his speeches advocating for the execution of King Louis XVI?
  • What was the purpose of the Women's March on Versailles in October 1789?

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December 28th
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  • Which revolutionary institution was established in 1793 to defend the republic from internal and external threats and became notorious for its role during the Reign of Terror?
  • What was the name of the book written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau that heavily influenced revolutionary ideas in France?
  • Which political faction during the French Revolution was known for its radical views and strong influence on the Reign of Terror?
  • What was the title of the French revolutionary anthem composed in 1792 that became the national anthem of France?
  • Which revolutionary calendar system, introduced in 1793, aimed to eliminate religious and royalist influences from the traditional Gregorian calendar?

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December 28th
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  • Which event in 1789 abolished feudal rights and privileges in France, marking a pivotal moment in revolutionary reforms?
  • What was the name of the oath taken by French clergy in 1790 to show loyalty to the Revolution over the Catholic Church?
  • Which 1793 measure replaced traditional titles and addressed all citizens as 'Citizen' or 'Citizeness' to promote equality?
  • Which revolutionary festival was introduced in 1794 to promote reason over religion in France?
  • What was the name of the revolutionary tribunal established in 1793 to try enemies of the Revolution?

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December 28th
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  • Which French revolutionary event in 1792 resulted in the imprisonment of King Louis XVI and the abolition of the monarchy?
  • What was the name of the declaration issued in 1791 by Austria and Prussia, warning against harming the French royal family?
  • Which revolutionary group, founded in 1790, advocated for a constitutional monarchy before eventually becoming more radical?
  • Which 1793 law enacted during the French Revolution aimed to control prices and punish hoarders?
  • What was the name of the financial policy introduced during the French Revolution to back the value of the assignats, the revolutionary currency?

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December 16th
Questions
  • Which 1789 event involved the Third Estate taking an oath not to disband until a new constitution was established for France?
  • What was the name of the conflict in 1793 in which royalist forces attempted to resist revolutionary changes in western France?
  • Which revolutionary event in 1791 was prompted by King Louis XVI’s attempt to escape France and led to increased mistrust of the monarchy?
  • In 1794, which event led to the fall and execution of Robespierre, signaling the end of the Reign of Terror?
  • What was the primary purpose of the Committee of Public Safety established during the French Revolution?

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December 16th
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  • What was the name of the political agreement signed by the European powers in 1791 in response to the growing revolutionary changes in France?
  • Which French revolutionary leader is remembered for his role in organizing the Revolutionary Tribunal and promoting the use of the guillotine?
  • What was the name of the tax system under the Ancien Régime that placed the majority of the burden on the Third Estate?
  • Which revolutionary event is associated with the creation of the revolutionary chant 'Ça Ira,' which became a popular anthem?
  • What was the name of the revolutionary army unit composed mainly of volunteers and known for their role in defending the Revolution during the early wars?

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October 18th
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  • Which King of France attempted to flee the country in 1791, an event that significantly weakened the monarchy's reputation?
  • What was the name of the legislative body that declared itself the National Assembly in 1789, leading to the drafting of a new constitution?
  • During the French Revolution, which radical leader was known for his fierce opposition to the Girondins and eventually met his end at the guillotine in 1794?
  • Which event in 1792 marked the radicalization of the Revolution and led to the establishment of the National Convention?
  • Who was the influential political theorist and journalist assassinated by Charlotte Corday during the French Revolution?
  • What was the name of the conflict between French revolutionaries and royalist forces in the Vendée region from 1793 to 1796?
  • Which philosophical movement, emphasizing reason and individualism, heavily influenced the ideological foundations of the French Revolution?
  • Which revolutionary calendar, implemented in 1793, was designed to remove religious and royalist influences from the calendar system?
  • What was the name of the radical political and social club that became notorious during the French Revolution for its extreme policies and influence on the government?
  • Which 1795 constitution established the Directory, marking the end of the radical phase of the French Revolution?

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August 27th
Questions
  • Which document, adopted in 1789, outlined the basic freedoms of the French people and served as a fundamental text of the French Revolution?
  • What was the name of the financial crisis in 1780s France that was a major factor leading to the French Revolution?
  • Which group of radical revolutionaries was led by Georges Danton during the early stages of the French Revolution?
  • Which 1793 revolt in western France opposed the revolutionary government and supported the monarchy?
  • Which major military conflict during the French Revolution began in 1792 and saw France battling against various European monarchies?

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July 31st
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  • Which event in 1799 marked the end of the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte?
  • What was the name of the fortress prison in Paris that was stormed on July 14, 1789, an event that became a symbol of the French Revolution?
  • Which social class in pre-revolutionary France was made up of commoners and played a significant role in the French Revolution?
  • Who was the radical leader of the Jacobins and played a significant role during the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution?
  • What was the name of the revolutionary government established after the fall of the monarchy in France during the French Revolution?

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July 14th
Questions
  • Which revolutionary figure was assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday in 1793?
  • What was the name of the prison whose storming is often considered the start of the French Revolution on July 14, 1789?
  • Which legislative assembly was created by the Third Estate after being locked out of the Estates-General in 1789?
  • What was the name of the radical and influential political club led by Robespierre during the French Revolution?
  • Which radical phase of the French Revolution was marked by mass executions and the rise of the Committee of Public Safety?

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February 23rd
Questions
  • Which political faction in the French Revolution consisted of the more radical Montagnards and the less radical Girondins?
  • What was the name of the radical revolutionary newspaper published during the French Revolution that often incited violence and spread revolutionary ideas?
  • Who was the radical leader of the Paris Commune during the French Revolution, known for his role in the September Massacres and the Reign of Terror?
  • Which event during the French Revolution marked the execution of King Louis XVI by guillotine in 1793?
  • Who was the military leader known for his victories in the French Revolutionary Wars and later crowned himself Emperor of the French?