Unit 5 (French Revolution) Summative Assessment Review

Front

The ____ was designed to make continental Europe more self-sufficient, but ultimately backfired on Napoleon.

Back

Continental System

Front

_____% of the population were in the Third Estate.

Back

97

Front

The Napoleonic Code was established to create _______.

Back

a uniform set of laws in France.

Front

Which of the following was a problem Louis XVI faced as king?
poor harvests,
debt due to war,
tax issues,
all options are problems Louis XVI faced

Back

all options are problems Louis XVI faced

Front

Why did Louis XVI call a meeting of the Estates-General (the first meeting in 175 years)? Options: To discuss the ideas of the Enlightenment, To raise money by modifying the tax system, To strip Robespierre of all power, To approve a new constitution

Back

To raise money by modifying the tax system

Front

During the invasion of Russia, the Russians practiced a ____ and refused to be lured into an unequal battle with the French.

Back

scorched-earth policy

Front

What "crime" did Louis XVI commit that ultimately led to his execution?

Back

He attempted to flee the country and get to Austria.

Front

Which of the following was NOT part of the French Revolution's slogan? Fraternity, Liberty, Equality

Back

Freedom

Front

Which estate paid almost all of the taxes?

Back

3rd

Front

Marie Antoinette was from what country?

Back

Austria