Causes of the French Revolution

What did Rousseau mean when he said "all men are created equal, you forget the fruits belong to all and land belongs to no one"?

• Everyone should have equal political rights

• Land ownership should be abolished

• Fruits should be distributed equally among people

• Social classes should be maintained

Who wrote the book "The Rights of Man" ?

• Rousseau

• Thomas Paine

Which group was the first to revolt, pledging not to obey the king and queen?

• The aristocracy

• The bourgeoisie

• The monarchy

• The peasants

What was the social status of the bourgeoisie in France before the revolution?

• Uneducated lower class

• Educated professionals such as lawyers, doctors, and bankers

• Members of the royal family

• Agricultural peasants

Which estate did the bourgeoisie belong to?

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

• Fourth Estate

What inspired French soldiers to question their own freedom upon returning home?

• The economic conditions in France

• The American Revolution

• The policies of the French monarchy

• The military service they were forced to do

What percentage of people in France had no say in how the country was run?

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

• 100%

Who earned more, the Archbishop of Paris or a carpenter?

• A carpenter

• The Archbishop of Paris

• Both earned the same amount

• It is not specified

What was the Third Estate composed of in France?

• The clergy

• The nobility

• The peasants

• The bourgeoisie

What did a peasant reportedly say about taxes and feudal dues in 1792?

• 'The taxes and feudal dues are reasonable'

• 'The taxes and feudal dues are beneficial for us'

• 'The taxes and feudal dues are crushing us'

• 'The taxes and feudal dues are negligible'