法國大革命，約1780–99：練習題

What was the primary purpose of the Tennis Court Oath taken in June 1789?

What was a major legislative consequence of the rural uprisings known as the Grande Peur (Great Fear) in the summer of 1789?

Which of the following describes a significant limitation of the Directory (1795–99) that contributed to its eventual fall?

Which of the following describes the long-term cause of the French Revolution related to French involvement in the American War of Independence?

Why did the publication of the Compte Rendu au Roi by Jacques Necker in 1781 eventually contribute to the financial crisis of the French Crown?

What was the primary purpose of the Edict of Fraternity issued by the National Convention in November 1792?

In what way did the declaration of war on Austria and Prussia in 1792 destabilize the constitutional monarchy in France?

Evaluate how the Assembly of Notables in 1787 directly triggered the political crisis that led to the summoning of the Estates General.

During the early stages of the Revolution, the National Assembly introduced several radical changes.

(a) Identify two specific privileges of the Second Estate that were abolished by the Constituent Assembly between 1789 and 1791.
(b) Briefly explain the significance of the Civil Constitution of the Clergy in changing the role of the Church.

The period known as the Reign of Terror (1793–94) was defined by extreme political measures.

(a) Describe the role and powers of the Revolutionary Tribunal during this time.
(b) Analyze how the Law of Suspects contributed to the elimination of political rivals like the Girondins.