Causes of the French Revolution

Before the French Revolution, France was a ____________________.

• Emperor

• Monarchy

• President

• Prime Minister

How many social classes were there before the French Revolution?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 5

Leading up to the French Revolution, the country of France was in a _________________________ crisis as a result of wars and the king’s extravagant lifestyle.

• Financial

• Monetary

• Economic

• Commercial

Describe the relationship between King Louis XVI and the Third Estate leading up to the French Revolution.

• Ignore

• disregard

• Pass Over

• he did not respond

Which of the following was a reason why France was nearly bankrupt?

• The king lowered taxes 
• The king took their money to create jobs
• The king spent the taxes on wars and himself
• They had fought against the Americans in the revolution

The French Revolution was inspired by _______________ thinkers.

• Scientific Revolution
• Clergy
• Enlightenment
• Revolutionary

Which estate paid ALL of the taxes in France prior to the French Revolution?

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

Which estate had the highest percentage of the population?

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

Why was voting in the Estates General unfair

• votes were not secret
• each estate voted by how many members there were
• each estate got the same number of votes
• the King got two votes

France was deep in debt because

• money spent on the American Revolution
• the queen's lavish spending
• the 1st and 2nd estates did not pay taxes
• all of the above