French Revolution Test

What country did King Louis XVI try to escape to in 1792?

• Great Britain
• Spain
• Austria

The French National Assembly swore the Tennis Court Oath, which was

• a vow to continue to meet until they had produced a French constitution.
• an oath of loyalty to Jean Valjean, an outspoken lawyer that called for doing away with the relics of feudalism.
• a promise not to rest until all members of the clergy were tried and executed

In 1789 the King and Queen were forced to move to Paris because of

• the Bread Riots and women forcing them from Versailles back to Paris
• the Austrians took over
• the Spanish Armada had taken over the palace

These were the educated members of the third estate

• Bourgeouisie
• Congress of France
• Legislative Assembly

This term means A sudden overthrow of the government.

• Coup D'etat
• Waterloo
• Guillotine

What was happening in France at the time of the Reign of Terror?

• The Committee of Public safety killed all supposed “enemies” of the Revolution
• The king of France was plotting against the Revolution, and killed all members of the Third Estate
• England gained control of France and was able to put a stop to the Revolution

Head of Committee for public safety

• Max Robespierre
• Louis XVI
• Marie Antoinette

Used by revolutionaries to execute opponents (translated to Head-chopper-offer)

• Bastille
• Waterloo
• Guillotine

Storming of this on July 14, 1789 started the French Revolution

• Bastille
• Coup D'etat
• Continental System

What was the name of the new legislative body created by the 3rd Estate’s representatives?

• General Assembly
• National Assembly
• Napoleon