French Revolution Check

How were people in France grouped according to the Old Regime?

• Racially

• into 4 Social Classes

• Everyone was equal

• into 3 social classes

Which two estates were considered the privileged estates? Explain their privileges.

• first and second estate; tax exemptions and could gain high offices

• third estate and the first estate; allowed to vote, paid no taxes at all

Why did the privileged estates scorn the Enlightenment ideas?

• threatened their status and power as privileged persons.

• They did not scorn the ideas

• all Enlightenment thinkers were from England-- an enemy of France

All of the following are members of the third estate EXCEPT:

• peasants
• workers
• bourgeoisie 
• nobles

When the Third Estate was locked out of the Estates General, they pledged never to disband until a new constitution was created. This event is known as:

• Women's March on Versailles
• Reign of Terror
• The Great Fear
• Tennis Court Oath

The third estate attacked a prison looking for guns and ammunition. In the process, they killed all the guards, let the prisoners go, and tore down portions of the old fort brick by brick. This event is known as:

• Storming of the Bastille
• Reign of Terror
• The Great Fear
• Tennis Court Oath

Who belonged to the First Estate?

• nobles
• clergy
• peasants
• royalty

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

Which of the three estates was the poorest?

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

Which estate did the nobles belong to?

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