The Paris Commune — France (1871, France) — Questions and answers

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How did Parisians feel about the surrender and peace terms negotiated by Adolphe Thiers?

Choices

  1. They were very happy and relieved.
  2. They felt betrayed and humiliated. ✓
  3. They celebrated the new peace.
  4. They thanked Adolphe Thiers for his work.

Answer: They felt betrayed and humiliated.

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What did Louise Michel do to help the impoverished people in Montmartre?

Choices

  1. She only gave them money.
  2. She provided food and education. ✓
  3. She told them to fight for themselves.
  4. She built them new homes.

Answer: She provided food and education.

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Based on this page, what kind of leader was General Gallifet?

Choices

  1. He was a very kind and understanding leader.
  2. He was a strict disciplinarian and ruthless. ✓
  3. He liked to reason with people.
  4. He was known for being playful.

Answer: He was a strict disciplinarian and ruthless.

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What did Louise Michel use as a symbol of revolution?

Choices

  1. A white flag
  2. A peace sign
  3. A red flag ✓
  4. A golden banner

Answer: A red flag

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What did Louise Michel do during the 'Bloody Week'?

Choices

  1. She left Paris to escape the fighting.
  2. She hid in her home, away from the conflict.
  3. She fought and helped the wounded. ✓
  4. She joined Thiers' forces.

Answer: She fought and helped the wounded.

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How did Louise Michel act when she was captured and brought to the military tribunal?

Choices

  1. She was scared and silent.
  2. She begged for mercy.
  3. She was defiant and courageous. ✓
  4. She blamed her friends.

Answer: She was defiant and courageous.

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What important idea lived on even after the Paris Commune was suppressed?

Choices

  1. The memory of the war.
  2. The dream of a more equitable society. ✓
  3. The old government's power.
  4. The anger of the soldiers.

Answer: The dream of a more equitable society.

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