The French Revolution

Toussaint L' Ouverture led a revolt that resulted in independence for what Caribbean country?

• Dominican Republic
• Cuba
• Jamaica
• Haiti

What occurred from September 1793 to July 1794 in France and was led by Maximilen Robespierre?

• Reign of Terror
• French Revolution
• Age of Robespierre
• March on Versailles

Which estate was made up of members of the nobility?

• First Estate
• Second Estate
• Third Estate
• Both the Second & Third Estates

Which group successfully took Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette back to Paris as prisoners when 6000 of them marched on Versailles on October 5, 1789?

• National Assembly
• Angry women
• Third Estate
• The British

What was the name of the doctrine created by Napoleon that embodied Enlightenment principles like the equality of all citizens before the law, religious toleration, and the abolition of feudalism?

• Bonaparte's Bible
• Napoleon's Doctrine
• Napoleonic Code
• Bonaparte's Articles of Enlightenment

What machine was introduced during the French Revolution as a quicker, less painful form of execution?

• Hangman's noose
• Guillotine
• Electric chair
• Steel sword

What estate comprised nearly 95% of all French citizens, including the Bourgeoisie, urban workers, and peasants?

• First Estate
• Second Estate
• Third Estate
• Ninety Fifth Estate

The downfall of Napoleon began when he invaded Russia in 1812.

• True
• False

France was deep in debt because

• money spent on the American Revolution

• deficit spending

• the 1st and 2nd estates did not pay taxes

• all of the above

Most of the people of France belonged to the 

• 1st Estate
• 2nd Estate
• 3rd Estate
• 4th Estate