World History - Unit 10 Review

Which of the following was not an influence of the American Revolution on the French?

• The French financially supported the American Revolution
• The Americans and the French were inspired by the Enlightenment philosophers
• The French were inspired by the American success
• The Americans financially supported the French Revolution

Which estate included the bourgeoisie and supported France by paying all of the taxes?

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd

Which estate included the clergy who collected the tithe?

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd

Which estate included the nobles who held positions in the military and government?

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd

Which of the following was not a financial cause of the French Revolution?

• The upkeep of the palace of Versailles
• The cost of bread increase dramatically
• The French support of the American Revolution
• High taxes paid by the 1st and 2nd Estates

When the Estates General refused to tax the 1^st and 2^nd Estates, the 3^rd Estate immediately responded by

• Storming Bastille
• Forcing the kings return from Versailles
• Forming the National Assembly
• Executing the king
  

What was not true of the Storming of Bastille?

• It is considered independence day in France
• The third estate freed hundreds of political prisoners
• The protesters stole guns and weapons to use in the revolution
• It was the first major act of the Revolution

When the women marched on the palace of Versailles, what did they achieve?

• The royal family returned to Paris
• The king abdicated the throne
• The queen was executed
• The soldiers turned on the monarchy

Which component of the Declaration of Rights of Man is improperly matched with the Enlightenment philosopher who inspired it?

• Guaranteed freedom of speech and press – Voltaire
• Protected from arbitrary arrest or punishment – Montesquieu
• Declared government should come from the people – Rousseau
• Guaranteed freedom of religion - Voltaire

From left to right, what is the proper order of the political spectrum?

• Reactionary, Moderate, Conservative, Liberal, Radical
• Reactionary, Liberal, Moderate, Conservative, Radical
• Radical, Moderate, Conservative, Liberal, Reactionary
• Radical, Liberal, Moderate, Conservative, Reactionary