French Revolution-Test Review

What was the three social classes in France before the French Revolution; the First Estate consisted of the clergy; the Second Estate, of the nobility; and the Third Estate, of the rest of the population.

• Old Regime

• The Estates

• Tennis Court Oath

• National Assembly

The political and social system that existed in France before the French Revolution.

• Old Regime

• The Estates

• Tennis Court Oath

• National Assembly

A pledge made by the members of France’s National Assembly in which they vowed to continue meeting until they had drawn up a new constitution.

• Old Regime

• The Estates

• Tennis Court Oath

• National Assembly

A French congress established by the Third Estate to enact laws and reforms in the name of the French people.

• Old Regime

• The Estates

• Tennis Court Oath

• National Assembly

Which of the following causes did the American and French Revolution share?

• Frustration over high levels of taxes

• Anger sparked by Feudal

• Resentment and exclusion from governmental making decisions

Who was the leaders of the radical group, the Jacobins during the French Revolution

• Louis XIV

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Maximilian Robespierre

Which estate consisted of the nobility, were extremely wealthy, and did not have to pay taxes.

• King

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

He was the figure that ruled over all of France and had the divine right to rule

• the King

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

This class made up about 97% of the population who had jobs from doctors and lawyers to peasants and farmers. Also, they paid all of the taxes.

• the king

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

This estate consisted of clergy and priest. They did not have to pay taxes.

• the King

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate