The Future 6th Edition By Jeremy R. Spindlove; Clifford
E. Simonsen
Why was King Louis XVI tried for treason? - ANSWER: He wanted France to lose its
war against Austria and have his power restored.
After winning power, the Jacobins sought strong leadership to face overwhelming
challenges by - ANSWER: deciding to form the Committee of Public Safety.
Although the National Assembly was made up of the Third Estate, - ANSWER: many
members still wanted to keep the king involved in government.
For how many years did the Reign of Terror last? - ANSWER: one
What was a positive result of the Reign of Terror? - ANSWER: Ordinary people won
more political rights and freedoms.
What was the major reason radicals were so angry? - ANSWER: Europe wanted to
put Louis XVI back in power.
A person forced to leave his or her country is - ANSWER: an exile.
What impact did the French Revolution have on the rest of Europe? - ANSWER:
Other European countries declared war on France.
What caused the abolishment of the French monarchy? - ANSWER: the radicals
gaining control of the National Convention
The National Assembly dissolved and was replaced by - ANSWER: the National
Convention.
Who wanted a limited or constitutional monarchy? - ANSWER: the Conservatives
The revolution grew more violent mainly because radicals reacted to - ANSWER:
prices rising to an all-time high.
The National Convention benefited the people and the state by - ANSWER: seizing all
church property and giving it to the people and state.
An old problem the National Assembly still faced was - ANSWER: rising debt and
poverty.
After winning power, the National Assembly - ANSWER: could not agree on its goals.