French Revolution

In which way did the ideas of the Enlightenment influence the French Revolution?

• Punishments for criminal acts were rooted in vengeance.
• The divine right theory of kings was challenged.
• The principles of mercantilism were glorified.
• Superstition and ignorance were promoted.

The main purpose of the French Revolution was to

• promote the ideas of Peter the Great

• create a European Court of Justice

• establish strategies needed to rebuild Turkey's economy

• to limit the powers of the monarchy

Based on this passage, what did the Third Estate want?

• freedom of religion in France
• removal of the monarchy
• more influence in the political system 
• independence from France

One major effect of Napoleon's rule of France was that it led to

•  a restoration of political stability
• trade agreements with Great Britain
• massive emigration to the Americas
• an increase in the power of the Roman Catholic Church

This drawing illustrates conditions that contributed primarily to the beginning of the

• European Renaissance
• Napoleonic Wars 
• French Revolution 
• Protestant Reformation

"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" and "Peace, Land, and Bread" are slogans used by revolutionaries to represent

• methods of political reform
• plans for maintaining the social hierarchy 
• political and economic ideals
• frameworks for economic stability

One way in which Robespierre and Napoleon are similar is that they both

• led armies against the Haitians
• were executed for treason by French monarchs
• increased their power during the French Revolution
• played an important role at the Congress of Vienna 

"Estates General Meet for First Time in 175 Years"
"National Assembly Issues Declarations of the Rights of Man"
"Reign of Terror Ends; Robespierre Dies"
Which event in European history is most closely associated with these headlines?
 

• signing of the Magna Carta
• French Revolution
• Hundred Years War 
• Puritan Revolution

Which statement is best supported by information found in this chart?

• Peasants were the most frequent victims of the Reign of Terror.
• The Reign of Terror crossed social and economic boundaries. 
• The Reign of Terror affected all classes equally. 
• Clergy were spared from the Reign of Terror.

Before the French Revolution, the people of France were divided into three estates based mainly on their

• religious beliefs
• social class
• geographic region
• education level