American & French Revolution

What was a major cause of the French Revolution?

• Failure of the U.S President
• Economic success of mercantilism
• The unequal tax structure
• The rise of priests' authority in the government

Before the French Revolution, what was the basis for the division among the Three Estates?

• Education level
• Geographic region
• Social class
• religious beliefs

An absolute monarchy is most similar to which system of government?

• An anarchy
• A republic
• A democracy
• A dictatorship

Which person might have been a member of the Third Estate?

• A commoner
• A wealthy doctor
• The son of a king
• A catholic priest

How did the Reign of Terror get its name?

• European kings became terrified that their people would overthrow them
• French Revolutionaries began killing their enemies
• The King of France tried to cruch the revolution with violence
• French soldiers committed acts of terrorism in other countries

Why was the storming of the Bastille influential to the start of the French Revolution?

• Because it freed many political prisoners
• Because it made the king realize he had lost power over the people
• Because it resulted in the death of the king
• Because it was Napoleon's 1st important military victory

Which of the following types of governments best represents Napoleon Bonaparte's rule of France?

• A democracy
• A republic
• A dictatorship
• Anarchy

What percentage of income did a person in the Third Estate pay in taxes?

• 100%
• 65%
• 25%
• 50%

How do the taxes of the Third Estate compare to that of the Second Estate?

• The 3rd estate pays more tax than the second estate
• The 3rd estate pays less that the second estate
• The 1st estate and the 2nd estate pay equal taxes
• The 3rd estate and second estate pay equal taxes

What did the American and French Revolution have in common?

• Both the colonies and 3rd estate used strong navies to overthrow the government
• Both revolution supported the authority of the monarch
• Both revolutions were sparked by conflict over taxation
• In both revolutions, monarchs maintained authority