The French Revolution (11-8-19)

When was the American Revolution?

• 1775-1783

• 1988-1999

• 1650-1655

• 1861-1865

What country helped the U.S. defeat (beat) Great Britain?

• Germany

• France

• Japan

• Mexico

The U.S. independence influenced ...

• the Russian people to fight for their rights

• the Chinese people to fight for their rights

• the French people to fight for their rights

• the Australian people to fight for their rights

When did the French Revolution take place?

• 1789-1799

• 1703-1708

• 574-688

Before the Revolution, the French believed that...

• God gave the king the right to rule

• the people gave the king the right to rule

• witches gave the king the right to rule

• a strong sword gave the king the right to rule

France's population was divided into three groups called...

• tiers

• levels

• Estates

• congregations

What was the Bastille?

• a church

• a fortress and a prison

• a barn

• a mansion

What happened on July 14, 1789?

• The French had a party.

• The King got married.

• There was a famous horse race.

• a large crowd of people attacked and captured the Bastille

What happened to King Louis XVI in 1793?

• He was executed (killed)

• He was given a holiday

• He was put in charge of another country

• His followers voted for him

During the National Assembly, leaders made the country a Republic. In a Republic, ...

• the people elect the leaders.

• kings elect the leaders.

• peasants rule for a day.

• farmers rule for half the year.