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Why did King Louis XVI call a meeting of Estate-General?

G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Sep 10, 2018

This happened in the year 1789. King Louis XVI decided that he would push through with the meeting of Estates General. This did not occur out of the blue. This was carefully planned because King...Read More

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What were the biggest mistakes made by Louis XVI?

M. Klose, Content Writer
Answered: Jan 08, 2019

King Louis XVI failed to handle and control the politics of France like the past monarchs did. He didn’t pay attention the quarrels of prominent political and financial individuals in...Read More

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Which of the following were treasonous acts committed by Louis?

John Smith
Answered: Sep 28, 2020

Trying to escape France

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Who were the Jacobins?

M. Kennedy, Web Content Writer
Answered: Jan 08, 2019

The Jacobins were members of the French republic organization known as the Jacobin club. It was created at the time of the French Revolution. The Jacobin Club was created by Maximilien...Read More

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What did members of The Third Estate have before the revolution?

L.Steven
Answered: Jan 07, 2018

The third estate was written by Abbe Sieyes written before the French revolution. It was written in the January of 1789 and is political pamphlet, which influenced the population in a major...Read More

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What did the Tennis Court Oath pledge?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Apr 20, 2018

In June of 1789, the third estate of France began to call themselves the national assembly. On the morning of June 20, the deputies were shocked to discover the chamber door locked and guarded by...Read More

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What was the Ancient Regime?

G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Jan 08, 2019

Ancien regime (means old order) was the political and social system of the Kingdom of France prior to the French Revolution in 1787.
It was in effect from the late middle A...Read More

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Why was Marie Antoinette hated?

M. Kennedy, Web Content Writer
Answered: Jan 08, 2019

Marie Antoinette was hated by nobles and commoners for many reasons.
Marie was a foreigner, when she got to France; she wasn’t trusted by the French court or her husband because of...Read More

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Which of the following groups was not exempt from the French taille (primary tax)?

John Adney
Answered: Jun 30, 2017

I think that 3 estate was only paying those taxes and 1st estate were busy in there luxry life....

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Which two countries were willing to go to war with France to help Louis regain his power?

John Adney
Answered: Jun 12, 2017

Austria and Prussia is the correct answer.

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Which of the following describes the ultimate fate of Robespierre?

John Adney
Answered: Feb 18, 2017

I am being a stickler, but:
The idea that he attempted to commit suicide is of debate. He was shot in the jaw. This is not where most people would aim in an attemptto kill themselves. A better...Read More

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Which estate paid all of the taxes?

Dk
Answered: Sep 28, 2020

3rd Estate - Common People

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How did the Russians defeat Napoleons superior Grand Army?

John Smith
Answered: Sep 28, 2020

Retreating hundreds of miles and burning their own villages and countryside

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Who was the radical Jacobin who presided over the Reign of Terror?

Vaibhavgautam
Answered: Jun 29, 2017

Robespierre or Maximilian Robespierre because it is his full name

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What was the 'March on Versailles'?

M. Kennedy, Web Content Writer
Answered: Jan 08, 2019

The March on Versailles, also known as The October Days, The October March or The Women’s March on Versailles, it was an important event at the start of the French Revolution. On the 5th of...Read More

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