French Revolution Quiz

What is an absolute monarchy?

What is the rule by divine right?

Who was the leader of France during the French Revolution?

List at least THREE causes of the Revolution.

Briefly describe the following: a. First Estate i. Who: clergy ii. Population %: 1 b. Second Estate i. Who: nobility ii. Population %: less than 2 c. Third Estate i. Who: everyone else ii. Population %: 97

Who was the bourgeoisie?

What was the method for carrying out executions during the Reign of Terror?

During the Reign of Terror, trials and executions were carried out under the authority of... (a specific person)

Which Estate were members of the National Assembly from?

How did the American Revolution affect the French Revolution?