AP Euro French Revolution

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The First Estate was made up of this group.

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clergy

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What was the Divine Right of Kings?

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God given right to rule

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The first government of the French Revolution was called: National Guard, National Assembly, National Congress, Continental Congress

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National Assembly

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The last government of the French Revolution was: the Assembly, the Committee, the Parliament, the Directory

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the Directory

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What happened to Napoleon after his last defeat at Waterloo? Options: he was exiled to British-held island of Saint Helena, he was executed by the National Assembly, he died in the Battle of Waterloo, he became emperor of France

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he was exiled to British-held island of Saint Helena

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Which of the following best characterizes 18th century France just prior to the Revolution of 1789?
The economic status of the peasantry was improving dramatically, The aristocracy’s power had eroded completely, The privileges of the clergy were declining, The French monarchy was experiencing a deepening financial crisis, The participation of the bourgeoisie in legislative affairs was increasing dramatically

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The French monarchy was experiencing a deepening financial crisis

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The armies of revolutionary France enjoyed which of the following advantages over the armies of the major European monarchs? A better supply system, Superior training and more practice in drills, Technologically advanced weaponry, Older and more experienced soldiers, Greater patriotism and morale

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Greater patriotism and morale

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A distinguishing feature of the Old Regime in 18th Century France was its inability of the monarchy to carry out the reforms necessary for its survival.

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Inability of the monarchy to carry out the reforms necessary for its survival

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The cahiers written on the eve of the French Revolution served which of the following purposes?

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To present grievances and proposals for reform

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The Tennis Court Oath symbolized

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The resolve of the National Assembly to create a new constitution