French Revolution and Napoleon Review

Which estate in France owned 10% of the land and gave 2% of their income to the government?

• 1st estate

• 2nd estate

• 3rd estate

• Bourgeoisie

Who were the middle class in France during the French Revolution?

• 1st estate

• 2nd estate

• 3rd estate

• Bourgeoisie

Why was the third estate unhappy during the French Revolution?

• Heavy taxation

• Lack of rights

• More than one choice is correct

• None of the above

What was the main cause of France's debt during the French Revolution?

• Crop failures

• Extravagant spending of the king

• More than one choice is correct

• None of the above

What event led to the storming of the Bastille?

• The Tennis Court Oath

• The Great Fear

• The meeting of the Estates General

• None of the above

What were major reforms that took place in France?

• Abolition of the monarchy and establishment of a republic

• State control over the church

• Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

• All of the above

What was a major effect from the 1791 constitution?

• Establishment of a limited constitutional monarchy

• Creation of the Legislative Assembly

• More than one choice is correct

• None of the above

What were the factions that developed after the creation of the constitution?

• Radicals, Moderates, and Conservatives

• Republicans, Democrats, and Socialists

• Jacobins, Girondins, and Montagnards

• None of the above

Who were the Jacobins?

• A radical political organization

• A conservative religious group

• A moderate social club

• None of the above

What was the Legislative Assembly, and what did they do?

• A judicial branch that created and approved laws

• A legislative branch that declared war

• An executive branch that executed laws

• None of the above