French Revolution Check

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All of the following are problems France is dealing with prior to the French Revolution EXCEPT: debt brought on by support of America in its revolution, the unfair tax burden placed almost solely on the Third Estate, the lavish spending of the monarchs, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, war with Austria and Prussia.

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war with Austria and Prussia.

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What was the point of King Louis XVI in calling the Estates General to meet?

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To address the financial crisis in France.

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Why does the National Assembly form?

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To represent the people and draft a new constitution

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What does the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen declare?

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It declares the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals.

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Why do Austria, Prussia, Great Britain, and others go to war with France in the War of the First Coalition?

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They feared the spread of revolutionary ideas.

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Why were King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette executed?

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They were executed for treason and their role in the financial crisis.

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Why does Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety begin the Reign of Terror?

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To eliminate perceived enemies and protect the revolution.

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How did the Reign of Terror come to an end?

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The Reign of Terror ended with the execution of Maximilien Robespierre.