Causes and Effects of the French Revolution

What was one of the primary economic causes of the French Revolution?

• The abundance of food and low prices

• The financial crisis due to France's involvement in the American Revolution

• The surplus of gold reserves

• The decrease in population

Which political conflict contributed to the French Revolution?

• The harmonious relationship between the monarchy and the Estates-General

• The power struggle between the monarchy and the nobility

• The peaceful coexistence of different political factions

• The strong support for the monarchy by all social classes

What was a significant social inequality that led to unrest in France before the Revolution?

• Equal distribution of wealth among all classes

• The privileges enjoyed by the First and Second Estates

• The lack of any class distinctions

• The absence of any taxes on the Third Estate

How did Enlightenment ideas influence the French Revolution?

• By promoting absolute monarchy

• By encouraging traditional religious beliefs

• By advocating for reason, equality, and individual rights

• By supporting the divine right of kings

Which event is considered a key trigger for the French Revolution?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The storming of the Bastille

• The Glorious Revolution

• The American Civil War

What was an immediate effect of the French Revolution on France?

• The establishment of a stable monarchy

• The abolition of the feudal system

• The increase in power of the nobility

• The reinforcement of the king's absolute power

What was one of Louis XVI's attempts at reform before the Revolution?

• Increasing taxes on the nobility

• Reducing the power of the Third Estate

• Strengthening the privileges of the clergy

• Expanding the military

What action did Louis XVI take in 1789 that affected the Revolution?

• He successfully quelled the revolutionary spirit

• He called the Estates-General to address the financial crisis

• He abdicated the throne

• He declared war on England

What role did King Louis XVI play in the development of the French Revolution?

• He was a strong supporter of revolutionary ideas

• His indecisiveness and resistance to change fueled revolutionary sentiments

• He effectively managed the country's finances

• He was a popular and beloved monarch

Which economic issue exacerbated the financial crisis in France leading up to the Revolution?

• A surplus in the national treasury

• The high cost of bread and food shortages

• A decrease in military spending

• An increase in agricultural exports