Causes of the French Revolution

Which of the following statements does NOT describe a reason why the French Revolution occurred?

• The Third Estate carried the heaviest tax burden in the country and could no longer afford it.

• The voting system among the Three Estates was rigged in favor of the elites and wealthy landowners against the peasants.

• The French people did not have representation in the government to make their frustrations heard.

• King Louis XVI sent money and weapons to the Americans in their revolution against Britain, but this was money that was best needed at home.

What did the Third Estate rename themselves after failing to fix problems at the Estates General?

• The Clergy

• The National Assembly

• The Bourgeoisie

• The Nobility

When the representatives of the Third Estate were locked out of the meeting, they held their own meeting and pledged that they would draft a new constitution for their government. This meeting was known as the:

• Soccer Field Oath

• Tennis Court Oath

• Swimming Pool Summit

• Bowling Alley Agreement

What was the event that is considered to be the start of the French Revolution?

• A mob stormed the Bastille fortress in search of weapons.

• The execution of King Louis XVI.

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Napoleon becomes Emperor of France.

Which of the following was NOT a part of France's slogan for the revolution?

• Liberty!

• Equality!

• Fraternity!

• Bread!

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the "Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen"?

• Thomas Jefferson helped draft the document.

• The Marquis de Lafayette was the same French general who helped the Americans in their revolution and became the primary author of the document.

• The declaration provided full equality to the women of France alongside the men.

• The document drew inspiration from the American Declaration of Independence and Constitution.

TRUE OR FALSE - French King Louis XVI actually supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War, but the money he spent helping us actually hurt his own kingdom.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE - The First and Second estates paid the majority of taxes to support the French economy.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE - The French celebrate the revolution every year on July 14 - the day that the Bastille was stormed.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE - The American colonists paid far more in taxes to King George III of England than the French peasants did to Louis XVI.

• True

• False