The end and significance of the French Revolution
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write three stages: limited monarchy, republic, dictatorship/Directory.
1789–1792 limited monarchy; 1792– republic; 1793–94 Jacobins; 1795–99 Directory.
2
Why are Robespierre and Danton seen both as “revolutionaries” and “leaders of terror”? 2 sentences.
They defended the revolution’s ideas but allowed opponents to be executed without proper trial.
3
Why was Napoleon able to come to power? Two reasons.
The Directory was unpopular; the army’s victories made Napoleon famous.
4
Write positive and negative results of the revolution in two columns.
Positive: idea of equality, end of feudalism; negative: terror, wars, killings.