SS: French Revolution Exam Prep

Which document came about as a result of the French Revolution?

• Declaration of the Rights of Man

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

Who was excuted via Guillotine ending the monarchy in France?

• Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

• Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette

• William and Mary

• Lewis and Clark

Which revolution was the French Revolution inspired by?

• English

• Glorious

• American

• Scientific

Reorder the following forms of government that bookend the French Revolution of 1789. One is first, five is last!

• Republic

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• The Directory

• First Consul

Who was executed by guillotine to END the Reign of Terror?

• Marie Antoinette

• Louis XVI

• Napoleon

• Robespierre

Before the revolution in France, members of the Third Estate had

• a smaller tax burden than the other estates

• greater political influence than the clergy

• a voice in government equal to that of the First and Second Estates

• a high tax burden and little political power

Commoners-the bourgeoisie, professionals, peasants, and urban populace-made up which estate in France?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

The Declaration of the Rights of Man guaranteed all of the following EXCEPT

• freedom of speech

• freedom of the press

• freedom of religion

• equal rights for women

Which government was created by the 3rd Estate at that start of the Revolution?

• National Assembly

• National Convention

• Directory

• Committee of Public Safety

Nickname for Robespierre's period of rule that ended when he was executed?

• 100 Days

• National Convention

• Reign of Terror

• Old Regime