The French Revolution

Front

Which best describes what France’s Old Regime was?

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a social and political system

Front

Under the Old Regime, the people of France belonged to one of three estates. What was the basis of these divisions?

Back

social class

Front

Which segment of the Old Regime enjoyed the privilege of wealth, but not the privileges of honor, power, and social position? Options: the clergy, the aristocracy, the bourgeoisie

Back

the bourgeoisie

Front

Which Enlightenment philosopher believed in equality for all people, especially the common man?

Back

Rousseau

Front

Which group paid the least in taxes under the Old Regime? Options: the aristocracy, the peasants

Back

the aristocracy

Front

What was the source of the clergy’s wealth?

Back

tithes

Front

What was one advantage of being a member of the Second Estate?

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having extensive privileges

Front

What action made Louis XVI such an unpopular ruler?

Back

He did not support government reform.

Front

Why was Louis XVI considered ineffectual?

Back

He failed to respond to the needs of the people.

Front

How did French support of the American Revolution increase problems for King Louis XVI?

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It accelerated the economic crisis.