French Revolution Flashcard

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What was one of the key factors contributing to the French Revolution? Options: Religious conflict, Economic inequality, Foreign invasions, Political instability

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Economic inequality

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Which social class in pre-revolutionary France made up 98% of the population? A) 1st Estate, B) 2nd Estate, C) 3rd Estate, D) Nobility

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3rd Estate

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Which estate in pre-revolutionary France owned the majority of the land but paid very few or no taxes?

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2nd Estate

Front

What was the name of the palace associated with King Louis XIV and his extravagant lifestyle?

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Palace of Versailles

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Which estate in pre-revolutionary France was comprised of clergy members?

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1st Estate

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Which event marked the official start of the French Revolution?

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Storming of the Bastille

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What document proclaimed equal rights for all men but did not grant political rights to women during the French Revolution?

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Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen

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Who was the leader of the Jacobins and head of the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?

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Maximilian Robespierre

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Which instrument of execution was used during the Reign of Terror in France? A) Hanging, B) Firing squad, C) Guillotine, D) Electric chair

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Guillotine

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What event led to the overthrow and execution of King Louis XVI? A) Tennis Court Oath, B) Storming of the Bastille, C) Flight to Varennes, D) Execution of Marie Antoinette

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Flight to Varennes