Course of the French Revolution

The French Revolution began in 

• 1776
• 1789
• 1876
• 1798

The idea that reason should guide society rather than tradition helped cause the revolution and came from

• the Declaration of Independence
• the Scientific Revolution
• the Enlightenment
• all of the above

One of the first steps to the beginning of the French Revolution began when King Louis XVI...

• was executed
• had his troops attack Paris
• called the Estates General together
• abdicated

Most of the people of France belonged to the 

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

When the other estates refused to change voting rules the 3rd Estate 

• met separately
• declared themselves the new government
• Created the National Assembly
• all of the above

What was the Divine Right of Kings?

• right to not pay taxes
• God given right to rule
• predetermined rise to power
• enlightenment of kings

What is the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?

• it led to a new constitution for France
• it started the French Revolution
• it was the beginning of the Reign of Terror
• it marked the beginning of the rule of Napoleon

Who was Louis XVI?

• Leader of Reign of Terror. 
• King of France when the French Revolution begins. 
• Became Emperor of France. 
• The Sun King. 

Which of the following is a cause of the French Revolution?

• Louis XVI was a strong and dedicated leader
• The election for the new king was rigged
• There was social imbalance within the country
• The king was unhappy and led a revolut in France

Only this group paid taxes in pre-revolutionary France.

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