ANSWER KEYS TO THE FRENCH REVOLUTION QUESTIONS

1-What was the French Revolution?

It was a period of time in France when the people overthrew the monarchy and took control of the government

2-When did it take place?

It took place from 1789 to 1799.

3-What were the French Estates?

They were a social groups. The nobility, the clergy and the Third Estate, the commoners.

4-What were the name changes during the Revolutionary government?

The names were the following: The National Assembly, the Legislative Assembly, the National Convention, the Reign of Terror and the Directory.

5-Who was Robespierre?

He was a man who led the National Convention and he wanted to stamp out any opposition to the revolution. He was a member of the Jacobin club.

6-What were the political Clubs? Which were Them?

They were an organizations which made the new political ideas and alliances. This clubs were the Jacobin Club, the Cordeliers, the Feuillants Club, and the Pantheon Club.

7- What was the result of the French Revolution?

The result was the change of the social and political structure of France, for instance, the French monarchy disappeared.