The French Revolution (Intro)

The French Revolution (Intro)

The status of France's economy, government, and social structure was ripe for revolution

Multiple Choice

Absolute monarchs

• share power with the Church

• don't share any power

• share power with a small legislative branch

• only answer to the law of the courts

Multiple Choice

King Louis XIV

• increased France's power and influence but left it heavily in debt

• was a terrible leader all around

• was highly religious and made sure all French were Protestant

• was excuted by the French peasants

Multiple Choice

The Seven Year's War

• was a complete victory for France

• resulted in a religious revival in France

• was a terrible loss for France

• ended in a stalemate and France made money from it

Multiple Choice

Which people group makes up the 1st Estate?

• Peasants, Craftsman, Bourgeoisie

• Clergy, Monks, Nuns

• Nobility

• Monarchy

Multiple Choice

The 2nd Estate is made up of the nobility of France.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The 3rd Estate consists of which people group?

• Peasants, Craftsman, Bourgeoisie

• Clergy, Monks, Nuns

• Nobility

• Monarchy

Multiple Choice

The 1st Estate owned what percentage of the land in France?

• 10%

• 25%

• 40%

• 70%

Multiple Choice

This character in the political cartoon we looked at represents which estate?

• 1st Estate

• 2nd Estate

• 3rd Estate

• Monarchy

Multiple Select

Which of the following caused economic problems in France? (you may select more than one)

• Lavish spending by monarchy

• Unemployment

• Decisions made by Catholic Church

Multiple Choice

Which estate was responsible for paying all taxes in France?

• 1st Estate

• 2nd Estate

• 3rd Estate

• Monarchy

Multiple Choice

The idea that reason should guide society rather than tradition helped cause the revolution and came from

• the Declaration of Independence
• the Scientific Revolution
• the Enlightenment
• all of the above