The French Revolution Flashcard

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What was the unjust use of power during the French Revolution called?

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Tyranny

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What were the three social classes in France during the French Revolution? Nobles, clergy, peasants, Aristocracy, bourgeoisie, Third Estate, Aristocracy, clergy, peasants, Aristocracy, bourgeoisie, radicals

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Aristocracy, bourgeoisie, Third Estate

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Which social class consisted of nobles? Options: Aristocracy, Bourgeoisie, Third Estate, Radicals

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Aristocracy

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Which social class consisted of the middle class? Options: Aristocracy, Bourgeoisie, Third Estate, Radicals

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Bourgeoisie

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What new government was formed by delegates from the Third Estate?

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National Assembly

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What document stated that government power came from the people, not the king? Options: Directory, Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen, Coup d'état, Napoleonic Code

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Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen

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What group favored quick and far-reaching changes during the French Revolution? Options: Aristocracy, Bourgeoisie, Third Estate, Radicals

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Radicals

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What was the period of time when anyone suspected of disloyalty was killed called?

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Reign of Terror

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What was the five-person council set up to run the government called? Options: National Assembly, Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen, Directory, Coup d'état

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Directory

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What was the swift seizure of government, or military overthrow of the government called?

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Coup d'état