
AP Euro French Revolution
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A distinguishing feature of the Old Regime in 18th Century France was its
Dominant influence of the Roman Catholic Church on the cultural life of the elites
Steady decline in the peasant population
Growth of modern machine industry in manufacturing centers such as Lyon
Inability of the monarchy to carry out the reforms necessary for its survival
Mass emigration to colonies in the New World
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The sequence of events that led to the French Revolution of 1789 is best summarized by which of the following
Lafayette call for democracy, royal suppression of the National Assembly, Robespierre’s leading a peasant revolution
Peasant uprisings, royal family flees France, election of the Directory
War of the First Coalition (Britain, Austria, Prussia declare war on France), urban riots, convening of the Estates General
Widespread famine, repression of riots, guerilla war
Royal financial crisis, meeting of the Estates General, storming of the Bastille
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Absolute monarchy declined in pre-1789 France primarily because of the
Growth of judicial and aristocratic opposition
Strength of peasant uprisings
Increased power of the Estates-General
King’s refusal to involve France in foreign wars
Decline in the French population
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best characterizes 18th century France just prior to the Revolution of 1789?
The economic status of the peasantry was improving dramatically
The aristocracy’s power had eroded completely
The privileges of the clergy were declining
The French monarchy was experiencing a deepening financial crisis
The participation of the bourgeoisie in legislative affairs was increasing dramatically
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
One could best describe Louis XVI’s attitude toward the French Revolution as
Public acceptance, private opposition
Enthusiastic and material support
Outright condemnation of revolutionary acts
Skillful compromise in preserving royal absolutism
Joining the bourgeoisie against noble privileges
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The meeting of the Estates-General in 1789 marked a significant step toward revolution in France because it
Exposed the plans of Louis XVI to abdicate in favor of his son
Provided a legitimate forum for critics of the Old Regime
Included a proposal to confiscate noble estates to raise government revenue
Revealed the extent of papal influence on the French royal family
Gave the clergy and the nobility an opportunity to overthrow the monarchy
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The cahiers written on the eve of the French Revolution served which of the following purposes?
To present grievances and proposals for reform
To form the basis of a new constitution and code of laws
To represent the guilds’ interests to the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie
To restore the aristocracy to a full partnership with the monarchy
To make the clergy responsible to the national bureaucracy
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