WH Unit 4 Review

Who were the primary countries at war in the Seven Years’ War?

• Russia & Germany

• France & Russia

• Britain & France

• Britain & Germany

What did Common Sense advocate for?

• French Revolution

• American Independence

• Beheading the King of England

• Absolute monarchy

True or False: The American Revolution inspired a number of other Revolutions around the world, including the French Revolution.

• True

• False

How does the Declaration of Independence reflect Enlightenment Era ideals?

• It does not

• It shares common language, advocating for reason and equal treatment

• Both share the ideas of support for absolute monarchs

• It shares its support for monarchy as a form of government, but with significant limits

Leading up to the French Revolution, which of the following groups made up the Third Estate?

• The nobility and clergy
• The common people, including peasants, city workers, and skilled laborers

• Only the wealthy merchants
• The royal family and their advisors

How did Louis the 16th attempt to prevent the French Revolution?

• By attempting to tax the clergy & nobility

• By calling the Estates General to meet for the first time in over 150 years

• By forcing the nobility & clergy to meet with the National Assembly

• All of the above

Who was Marie Antoinette?

• Marie Antoinette was a famous French painter

• Marie Antoinette was the first Queen of England

• Marie Antoinette was a revolutionary leader in France, responsible for the Reign of Terror

• Marie Antoinette was the last Queen of France before the French Revolution

Were women included in the French government under the National Assembly constitution?

• Yes, completely

• They received some rights but just couldn't be leaders

• No, they were not included. They were intentionally excluded

What was the Reign of Terror?

• A celebration of liberty and equality in France

• A period of extreme political repression and mass executions during the French Revolution

• A military campaign against foreign invaders

• A peaceful negotiation period between rival factions

What was the guillotine used for in the French Revolution?

• A symbol of strength for the new French government after the monarchy

• As a means of execution against political opponents

• A way to instill fear during the reign of terror

• All of the above