French Revolution

The French Revolution started on...

• 14th June 1789

• 13th July 1788

• 14th July 1789

• 14th July 1798

Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins are best known for...

• instituting the Reign of Terror

• protecting freedom of religion

• supporting the reign of King Louis XVI

• sending French troops to fight in the American Revolution

Which issue was a cause of the French Revolution?

• ineffective rule of Napoleon Bonaparte

• nationalization of the Church

• outrage over the use of the guillotine by the Committee of Public Safety

• demand of the Third Estate for more political power

Which of these events related to the French Revolution occurred first?

• Napoleon became emperor of France.

• The Declaration of the Rights of Man was issued.

• Louis XVI called the Estates General into session.

• The Committee of Public Safety led the Reign of Terror

Under the Old Regime in France, the burden of taxation fell mostly on the...

• monarchy

• clergy

• nobles

• commoners

What was one effect of the French Revolution?

• Differences between ethnic groups were eliminated.

• Communism became popular.

• Militarism was discouraged

• Nationalistic feelings were stimulated.

Before the French Revolution, the people of France were divided into three estates based mainly on their...

• education level

• geographic region

• social class

• religious beliefs

One important result of the French Revolution was that...

• France enjoyed a lengthy period of peace and prosperity

• the Church was restored to its former role and power in the French government

• political power shifted to the bourgeoisie

• France lost its spirit of nationalism

Who was the ruler of France during the revolution?

• Louis XVI

• Louis XIV

• Louis XV

• Louis XVII

On July 14, 1789 insurgents stormed and captured what famous prison?

• Scotland Yard

• Alcatraz

• Old Bailey

• The Bastille