MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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considered the officialbeginning of theFrench Revolution
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marked the end ofabsolute monarchyin France
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symbolized the people’sprotest and triumphagainst absolute monarchy
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -To some, his death at the hands of his former subjects symbolised the long-awaited end of an unbroken thousand-year period of absolute monarchy in France and the true beginning of democracy within the nation, although Louis would not be the last king of France.
Detailed explanation-2: -In 1789, food shortages and economic crises led to the outbreak of the French Revolution. King Louis and his queen, Mary-Antoinette, were imprisoned in August 1792, and in September the monarchy was abolished.
Detailed explanation-3: -In July 1794 Robespierre was arrested and executed as were many of his fellow Jacobins, thereby ending the Reign of Terror, which was succeeded by the Thermidorian Reaction. Learn about the most famous political group of the French Revolution.