Napoleon and French Revolution

What was the inspiration for the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?

• The U.S. Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• English Bill of Rights

• All of the above

What new method of execution was primarily used during the Reign of Terror?

• By hangin

• Firing squad

• Guillotine

• Burned at the stake

Which of the following is true about each Estate?

• The First Estate did not have to pay tax

• The Third Estate paid for the majority of the taxes

• The Second Estate was made up of the nobility.

• All of these are true.

What did the Third Estate rename themselves at the time of the Tennis Court Oath?

• First Estate

• French Republic

• National Assembly

• Directory

Why did foreign governments like Britain, Austria, and Prussia invade France during the revolution?

• They wanted to take France for themselves.

• They wanted to reinstate the monarchy.

• They wanted to support the revolutionaries.

• They wanted to make Napoleon the emperor of France.

A sudden overthrow of a government is known as?

• Directory

• Coup d'etat

• Elector

• Bourgeoisie

What was the executive branch that consisted of five members?

• Directory

• Coup d'etat

• Elector

• Bourgeoisie

What happened to the Directory?

• They created a long-lasting government that is still in effect today.

• They peacefully dissembled.

• They were overthrown in a coup d’etat led by Napoleon.

• None of the above

Which of the following is true about Napoleon?

• Was a lieutenant in the military

• Viewed as a hero of France

• The Directory relied on him and his military

• All of the above

How did the Napoleonic Code treat women?

• Gave women equal rights to men.

• Gave women more rights than men.

• Gave women the opportunity to own land.

• Women had fewer rights than men.