French Revolution- Oversimplified- Part 1

What was the main cause of financial debt in France before the French Revolution?

• Excessive spending by the nobility

• War with Britain

• Poor harvests

• High taxes on the nobility

Who was the king of France at the start of the French Revolution?

• King Louis XIV

• King Louis XV

• King Louis XVI

• King Louis XVII

What nickname was given to Queen Marie Antoinette due to her lavish spending?

• Madame Extravagance

• Madame Deficit

• Madame Luxury

• Madame Wealth

What was the Estates-General?

• A military force

• A financial institution

• An advisory body to the king

• A revolutionary group

The First Estate was made up of this group.

• clergy

• common people

• nobles

• kings and queens

Who carried the burden of the French before the Revolution?

• 1st estate

• 2nd estate

• 3rd estate

• the King

Explain how the Enlightenment influenced the French Revolution.

• It encouraged the monarchy to strengthen its power.

• It promoted ideas of equality and individual rights.

• It led to the development of new agricultural techniques.

• It discouraged any form of rebellion against authority.

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What was the Tennis Court Oath?

• A pledge to support the king

• A promise to continue meeting until reforms were made

• An agreement to disband the National Assembly

• A vow to reduce taxes on the Third Estate

What was the main grievance of the Third Estate regarding the voting system in the Estates-General?

• They had no representation

• They had fewer votes despite being the majority

• They were taxed more heavily

• They were excluded from meetings

What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

• The Tennis Court Oath

• The storming of the Bastille

• The formation of the National Assembly

• The execution of King Louis XVI