1.2 - The Outbreak of the Revolution
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Practice Questions
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What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
💡 Hint: Remember the date: July 14.
Who belonged to the Third Estate?
💡 Hint: Think of who was burdened with taxes.
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What was the main outcome of the storming of the Bastille?
💡 Hint: Think about what the public hoped to achieve.
True or False: The Third Estate originally held as much power as the other two estates.
💡 Hint: Consider their representation in the Estates General.
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Considering the social structure of France, how might the differing privileges of each estate have led to the revolution's outbreak? Discuss the implications for an egalitarian society.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the role fear and anger played in a united front.
Analyze the ripple effect of the Bastille's storming on subsequent events leading to the establishment of the republic. How did it influence public sentiments?
💡 Hint: Consider past successful uprisings influencing this event.
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