Mod 13-1 Main Causes of the French Revolution

What were the main causes of the French Revolution according to the text in the image?

• Political disagreements and foreign invasions

• Economic and social inequalities in the Old Regime

• Religious conflicts and scientific discoveries

• Artistic movements and philosophical ideas

What was the Old Regime in France during the 1770s?

• A democratic government

• A military dictatorship

• A social and political system

• A capitalist economy

How many social classes were there in France's Old Regime?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which estate in the Old Regime consisted of the Catholic clergy?

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

• Fourth Estate

What percentage of the population did the Second Estate represent in the Old Regime?

• 10%

• 2%

• 20%

• 97%

Which group made up 97 percent of the population in the Third Estate?

• Nobles

• Clergy

• Peasants, urban workers, middle class

• Kings and queens

What was a common desire among the Third Estate in France's Old Regime?

• To maintain the status quo

• To increase taxes

• To gain more privileges

• To want change

What was one of the economic issues France faced in the 1780s?

• Low taxes and decreasing costs

• High taxes and rising costs

• Increased trade with neighboring countries

• Decrease in national debt

Who were the king and queen of France known for their extravagance during the economic troubles?

• King Henry IV and Queen Elizabeth

• King Charles VII and Queen Isabella

• King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette

• King Francis I and Queen Claude

What action did King Louis XVI take that reflected his poor leadership?

• He reduced the national debt significantly

• He improved the economic conditions of the lower class

• He called the Estates-General

• He established a new constitution