French Revolution

Of the following, which was a reason people gossiped about Louis XVI's marriage? 

• He beat his wife
• He had trouble producing an heir
• He had many mistresses
• He married a man

The French Revolution was inspired by _______________ thinkers.

• Monarchical 
• Clergy
• Enlightenment
• Status Quo

Which estate paid ALL of the taxes in France prior to the French Revolution?

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

Which estate had the highest percentage of the population?

• 1st estate
• 2nd Estate
• 3rd Estate

This device was used to execute thousands of people during the period known as the Reign of Terror.

• guillotine
• astrolabe
• gallows
• Bastille

Which of the following wars helped to inspire the French Revolution?

• The American  Civil War
• The French and Indian War
• American Revolution
• The Seven Years War

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Which estate did the nobles belong to?

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

Which estate did the clergy belong to?

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

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

What did the National Assembly promise to do in the Tennis Court Oath?

• To execute the king
• To write a new constitution
• To stage a Coup d'etat
• To make France independent