The French Revolution: A Period of Major Social Upheaval

What was a significant factor that drove the French Revolution?

• Exclusion of the bourgeoisie from political power

• Support from the monarchy

• Peaceful relations with neighboring countries

• Abundance of resources

Which slogan encapsulated some of the revolutionary ideas during the French Revolution?

• Liberty! Equality! Fraternity!

• Peace! Prosperity! Progress!

• Unity! Strength! Freedom!

• Justice! Honor! Glory!

What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

• Storming of the Bastille

• Signing of the Magna Carta

• American Declaration of Independence

• Battle of Waterloo

What did the Third Estate advocate for during the Estates General?

• Equal representation and voting by head

• Maintaining the noble veto

• Increasing taxes on the clergy

• Supporting the divine right of kings

Who were instrumental in driving societal reforms during the French Revolution according to recent studies?

• Enlightened elites

• Peasants

• Foreign invaders

• Royal family