Start of the French Revolution

What were the three factors that led to the French Revolution?

• Political corruption, social inequality, technological advancements

• High taxes, food shortage, strong military

• The Enlightenment, failing economy, weak leadership

• Powerful nobles, foreign invasion, religious conflicts

How did the Revolution begin?

• By the mob of women marching to Versailles

• Through the meeting of the Estates-General

• With the capture of the Bastille

• With the Tennis Court Oath

Why did the National Assembly form?

• To overthrow the monarchy

• To establish a new constitution

• To represent the interests of the nobles

• To negotiate with foreign powers

What was the Great Fear?

• A wave of violence and unrest in the country

• A wave of violence against the clergy

• A period of economic recession

• Peasants' revolt against the monarchy

Who led the events that happened during the Great Fear?

• The peasants

• The clergy

• The nobles

• The bourgeoisie

What did the angry crowd capture on July 14?

• The clergy's headquarters

• The king's palace at Versailles

• The Bastille prison

• The National Assembly

What did the mob of women demand when they marched to Versailles?

• An end to hunger in the city

• The removal of the king from power

• Lower taxes

• Equal rights for women

What promise was made by the members of the Third Estate at the tennis court?

• To overthrow the monarchy

• To establish a new constitution

• To defend the city with their weapons

• To stay until a new constitution was made

Why was Marie Antoinette unpopular?

• She supported the nobles against the Third Estate

• She was a weak leader

• She was known for her extravagant spending

• She was from Austria, France's long-time enemy

What did the French economy suffer from in the 1780s?

• Foreign invasion and war debts

• Political instability

• High taxes and low profits

• Lack of natural resources