French Revolution

Which of the following was a reason why France was nearly bankrupt?

• The king lowered taxes 
• The king took their money to create jobs
• The king spent the taxes on wars and himself
• They had fought against the Americans in the revolution

Napoleon's attempted naval blockade of the European continent, meant to keep Britain isolated, was called

• Neuveau System
• Britain Isolated System
• French System
• Continental System

Napoleon made which of the following reforms in France after he became Emperor?

• Napoleonic Code
• new tax collection method
• set up public schools
• all of these

According to the Enlightenment, if a government does not protect the Natural Rights of its people, the government has broken the _______________________ and the people have the right to revolt and form a new government.

• Social Contract
• federalism
• popular sovereignty
• Constitution 

Which group made up the vast majority of French society? 

• The Clergy
• First Estate
• Ancient Regime
• Third Estate

Who was the First Estate?

• The Church
• The Nobility
• The Bourgeoisie
• Kings

Which event is considered the spark of the French Revolution?

• King Louis XVI being executed
• Peasants killing Napoleon 
• Storming the Bastille
• Russia invading France

Which government was established after the execution of Robespierre and the end of the Reign of Terror?

• The Directory
• National Assembly
• Constitutional Monarchy
• Estates general

How does this political cartoon show the inequalities of the Old Order of France before the French Revolution?

• 3rd Estate was used and abused by the other members of society
• The 3rd Estate assisted the other members of French society
• All estates worked together to support France (GO TEAM!) 
• The 3rd Estate protected French society.

Which of these is TRUE of Napoleon?

• He took advantage of the political chaos following the French Revolution to come the power.

• His alliance with England enabled him to assemble the largest army and navy in Europe.

• He successfully invaded Russia and added it to his empire.

• He established a limited government in France.