Unit 1: The Age of Revolutions Review

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What were the main causes of the financial crisis in France before 1789?

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Costly wars, poor harvests, and a slowdown in manufacturing.

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What significant action did the 3rd Estate take during the French Revolution?

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They broke away to form the National Assembly.

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What was the Reign of Terror?

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A period of trials and executions of those accused of opposing the revolution.

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What was the primary focus of Enlightenment thinkers in the 1600s and 1700s?

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To apply reason and logic to improve society and government.

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What strategy did American colonists use to resist British authority?

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Organizing boycotts of British goods.

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What was the significance of the National Assembly in the French Revolution?

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It represented the shift of power from the monarchy to the people.

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What role did Enlightenment ideas play in the Age of Revolutions?

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They inspired movements for democracy and individual rights.

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What was the impact of the storming of the Bastille?

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It marked the beginning of the French Revolution.

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How did the American Revolution influence the French Revolution?

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It provided a successful example of a revolt against monarchy.

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?

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To outline the rights and freedoms of individuals in France.