World History 1st Semester Exam Review

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The pre-revolution system that divided France into three unequal estates know as the

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Old Regime

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The estate that was forced to carry all of the burden by paying taxes and did not receive any privileges

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Third Estate

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What happened on July 14, 1789 that is considered the climax of the early French Revolution?

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Storming of the Bastille

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What was a major factor in the American victory over the British in the Revolutionary War?

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The Americans were more familiar with the geography of the lands where the battles were fought.

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The painting shows Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams working on an important document in 1776. What document were they working on?

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the Declaration of Independence

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Who is the author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What is the rapid growth of cities called?

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urbanization

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People can participate in the government by running for office. What type of government is this? Options: Democracy, Dictatorship

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Democracy

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People cannot speak out against the government without fear of being punished. What type of government is this? Options: Democracy, Dictatorship

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Dictatorship

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All of the power is held by one person.

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Dictatorship