French Revolution Unit 2

What were the main social causes of the French Revolution?

• Economic prosperity of the nobility

• Support from the monarchy for the Third Estate

• Social inequality and discontent among the Third Estate

• Unity among all social classes in France

How did economic factors contribute to the Revolution?

• Economic factors were only relevant after the Revolution.

• Economic factors like taxation, trade restrictions, and the desire for independence contributed significantly to the Revolution.

• Economic factors had no impact on the Revolution.

• The Revolution was solely caused by military conflicts.

What role did the monarchy play in the lead-up to the Revolution?

• The monarchy encouraged democratic reforms in the colonies.

• The monarchy actively supported colonial rights and freedoms.

• The monarchy's policies were widely popular among the colonists.

• The monarchy's oppressive policies and refusal to address colonial grievances contributed significantly to the revolutionary sentiment.

What significant event marked the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789?

• Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

• Formation of the National Assembly

• Execution of King Louis XVI

• Storming of the Bastille

What was the significance of the Storming of the Bastille?

• It represented a peaceful negotiation between the people and the king.

• It marked the end of the French Revolution.

• It was a military victory for the monarchy.

• It symbolized the uprising against tyranny and the beginning of the French Revolution.

How did the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen influence the Revolution?

• It inspired revolutionary ideals of liberty and equality, uniting factions against the monarchy.

• It solely focused on economic reforms and ignored civil rights.

• It promoted absolute monarchy and centralized power.

• It had no impact on the revolutionary movements in France.

What was the purpose of the Estates-General in 1789?

• To address the financial crisis and discuss grievances of the estates.

• To organize a military campaign against neighboring countries.

• To establish a new monarchy in France.

• To create a constitution for the estates.

How did the Third Estate's actions lead to the formation of the National Assembly?

• The Third Estate was invited to join the National Assembly by the King.

• The Third Estate formed the National Assembly to support the nobility.

• The Third Estate declared itself the National Assembly in response to their lack of representation and exclusion from power.

• The Third Estate's actions were primarily focused on economic reforms.

What were the key demands of the Third Estate during the Estates-General?

• Greater representation, voting by head, and a constitutional government.

• Equal representation for all estates

• A return to absolute monarchy

• Elimination of the Estates-General altogether

How did Enlightenment thinkers influence revolutionary ideas?

• They emphasized tradition and monarchy.

• Enlightenment thinkers influenced revolutionary ideas by promoting reason, individual rights, and the concept of the social contract.

• They focused solely on religious doctrines.

• They discouraged critical thinking and debate.