French Revolution

What type of government was in place in France prior to the French Revolution?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

Which social class in France was responsible for paying almost all of the taxes before the French Revolution?

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

• Fourth Estate

What financial issues was France facing leading up to the French Revolution?

• Inability to pay debts from wars

• Excessive spending on infrastructure

• Lack of trade with other countries

• Overproduction of goods

What event on July 14th, 1789, marked a significant moment in the French Revolution?

• Storming of the Bastille

• Signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Execution of King Louis XVI

• Formation of the National Assembly

What was one of the motivations for the Third Estate to form the National Assembly?

• Success of the American Revolution

• Support from the First Estate

• Financial aid from other countries

• King Louis XVI's reforms