French revolution

Question 1

When did the French Revolution begin?

Answer 1

The French Revolution began on July 14, 1789.

Question 2

What happened on July 14, 1789?

Answer 2

The Storming of the Bastille occurred, symbolizing the start of the French Revolution.

Question 3

When was the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen adopted?

Answer 3

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen was adopted on August 26, 1789.

Question 4

When was the Women’s March on Versailles?

Answer 4

The Women’s March on Versailles took place on October 5–6, 1789.

Question 5

When was the Civil Constitution of the Clergy introduced?

Answer 5

The Civil Constitution of the Clergy was introduced on July 12, 1790.

Question 6

When was King Louis XVI executed?

Answer 6

King Louis XVI was executed on January 21, 1793.

Question 7

When was Queen Marie Antoinette executed?

Answer 7

Queen Marie Antoinette was executed on October 16, 1793.

Question 8

When did the Reign of Terror begin?

Answer 8

The Reign of Terror began in September 1793.

Question 9

When did the Reign of Terror end?

Answer 9

The Reign of Terror ended on July 28, 1794, with the execution of Robespierre.

Question 10

When was the Constitution of 1791 enacted?

Answer 10

The Constitution of 1791 was enacted on September 3, 1791.

Question 11

When did France become a republic?

Answer 11

France became a republic on September 22, 1792.

Question 12

When was the Committee of Public Safety established?

Answer 12

The Committee of Public Safety was established in April 1793.

Question 13

What year was the Thermidorian Reaction?

Answer 13

The Thermidorian Reaction occurred in July 1794.

Question 14

When was the Directory established?

Answer 14

The Directory was established on November 2, 1795.

Question 15

When was Napoleon Bonaparte’s coup d’état?

Answer 15

Napoleon’s coup d’état, known as the Coup of 18 Brumaire, occurred on November 9, 1799.

Question 16

When was the Tennis Court Oath taken?

Answer 16

The Tennis Court Oath was taken on June 20, 1789.

Question 17

When did the Estates-General meet?

Answer 17

The Estates-General met on May 5, 1789.

Question 18

When was the Flight to Varennes?

Answer 18

The Flight to Varennes occurred on June 20–21, 1791.

Question 19

When was the Festival of the Supreme Being held?

Answer 19

The Festival of the Supreme Being was held on June 8, 1794.

Question 20

When was the Constitution of 1795 adopted?

Answer 20

The Constitution of 1795 was adopted on August 22, 1795.

Question 21

What happened on August 10, 1792?

Answer 21

The Storming of the Tuileries Palace led to the suspension of King Louis XVI’s powers.

Question 22

When was the Law of Suspects enacted?

Answer 22

The Law of Suspects was enacted on September 17, 1793.

Question 23

When was the National Assembly renamed the National Constituent Assembly?

Answer 23

The National Assembly was renamed the National Constituent Assembly on July 9, 1789.

Question 24

When was the Battle of Valmy?

Answer 24

The Battle of Valmy occurred on September 20, 1792, marking the first major victory of revolutionary France.

Question 25

When was the Treaty of Campo Formio signed?

Answer 25

The Treaty of Campo Formio was signed on October 17, 1797, ending the War of the First Coalition.

Question 26

When was the abolition of feudalism declared?

Answer 26

The abolition of feudalism was declared on August 4, 1789.

Question 27

When did the September Massacres occur?

Answer 27

The September Massacres occurred between September 2–7, 1792.

Question 28

When was the National Convention created?

Answer 28

The National Convention was created on September 20, 1792.

Question 29

When was the Brunswick Manifesto issued?

Answer 29

The Brunswick Manifesto was issued on July 25, 1792.

Question 30

When did Napoleon become First Consul of France?

Answer 30

Napoleon became First Consul of France on November 10, 1799.