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French Revolution Violence

Guillotine and French Revolution scene

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. What was the main reason King Louis XVI was put on trial?

He was too young to rule

He was charged with treason against the nation

He refused to marry Marie Antoinette

He wanted to start a war with England

2. The guillotine was used during the French Revolution because:

It was considered a more humane form of execution

It was cheaper than other methods

It could execute many people quickly

All of the above

3. Which events helped lead to the violent phase of the French Revolution? (Check all that apply)

Economic crisis and food shortages

War with other European countries

Fear of counter-revolution

The king's attempts to flee France

4. Marie Antoinette was executed because:

She was French nobility

She was seen as a traitor who helped France's enemies

She refused to give up her jewels

She was too expensive to keep in prison

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions

5. Fill in the blanks:

The _____________ became a symbol of revolutionary justice during the French Revolution. King Louis XVI was executed in the year _______, and his wife _____________ _____________ was executed later that same year.

6. Explain why the French Revolution turned violent. Use at least two specific reasons.
7. Based on primary sources from the lesson, describe the mood of the French people during the executions. What does this tell us about the time period?

🎯 Part 3: Critical Thinking

8. "I can..." Statement Check: I can explain why revolutions sometimes become violent.

Write a paragraph explaining how the French Revolution shows us why political revolutions can turn bloody. Use evidence from what you learned today.

9. Connect to Today: How might the lessons from the French Revolution's violence apply to modern political movements?
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