Subsistence crisis and Growing middle class

What does the term 'subsistence crisis' refer to?

• A situation where a population cannot meet its basic needs for survival.

• A situation where a population thrives and grows economically.

• A temporary shortage of food due to seasonal changes.

• A government policy aimed at increasing agricultural production.

A major cause of the subsistence crisis in 18th century France was:

• Poor harvests and economic mismanagement.

• A sudden influx of foreign laborers.

• Excessive taxation on the wealthy.

• Increased agricultural exports to other countries.

The middle class in 18th century France was also known as:

• peasantry

• proletariat

• bourgeoisie

• nobility

Which of the following was NOT typically a middle-class profession?

• Accountant

• Teacher

• Priest

• Engineer

Members of the middle class were inspired by ideas of:

• anarchism and communism

• feudalism and monarchy

• socialism and collectivism

• individualism and capitalism

A __________ occurs when the basic needs of food and essentials cannot be met by a large section of the population.

• food surplus

• Subsistence crisis

• nutritional abundance

• agricultural boom

The middle class believed in the power of __________ rather than privilege by birth.

• status

• merit

• wealth

• inheritance

What was a significant social change in 18th century France?

• The establishment of absolute monarchy

• The spread of feudalism

• The rise of Enlightenment ideas and the onset of the French Revolution.

• The decline of agricultural practices

Which revolution is often associated with the rise of the middle class?

• Industrial Revolution

• Digital Revolution

• American Revolution

• French Revolution

What role did the Enlightenment play in shaping middle-class values?

• The Enlightenment had no impact on the values of the middle class.

• The Enlightenment fostered values of reason, individualism, and progress in the middle class.

• The Enlightenment discouraged individual thought and promoted collectivism.

• The Enlightenment emphasized tradition and conformity in society.