USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The French Revolution entered an increasingly radical phase after
A
the formation of social and political clubs.
B
the execution of King Louis XVI
C
the destruction of the Bastille
D
the execution of Marie Antoinette
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The upheaval was caused by disgust with the French aristocracy and the economic policies of King Louis XVI, who met his death by guillotine, as did his wife Marie Antoinette.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Radical Phase of 1792-1794 is when most atrocities took place. France was ruled by a Committee for Public Safety. The Moderate Period1794-1799 was a where the middle class took over. Lastly, Napoleon’s coup-d-etat occurred and he took over.

Detailed explanation-3: -The revolution’s second, radical phase lasted from August 10, 1792, until the fall of Maximilien Robespierre (1758–1794) on July 27, 1794.

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