World History 1st Semester Exam Review

The pre-revolution system that divided France into three unequal estates know as the

• Bourgeoisie

• Old Regime

• Class System

• Estates- General

The estate that was forced to carry all of the burden by paying taxes and did not receive any privileges

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

• Bourgeoisie

What happened on July 14, 1789 that is considered the climax of the early French Revolution?

• Storming of the Bastille

• Abolition of noble titles

• Tennis Court Oath

• Reign of Terror

What was a major factor in the American victory over the British in the Revolutionary War?

• The American had more soldiers and better weapons than the British

• The American forces had the support of many powerful Asian countries.

• The Americans were more familiar with the geography of the lands where the battles were fought.

• The American soldiers were better trained and had more battle experience than the British soldiers.

The painting shows Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams working on an important document in 1776. Based on your knowledge of social studies, what document were they working on?

• the Articles of Confederation

• the Bill of Rights

• the Declaration of Independence

• the Great Compromise

Who is the author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Paine

• William Bradford

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What is the rapid growth of cities called?

• Moving
• colonization
• inflation
• urbanization

People can participate in the government by running for office.

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

People cannot speak out against the government without fear of being punished.

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

All of the power is held by one person.

• Democracy

• Dictatorship