French Revolution Key Events and Figures

Major causes of the French Revolution were:

• Colonial expansion
• Social inequality, economic hardship, political discontent, and Enlightenment ideas.
• Religious conflict
• Technological advancements

Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

• The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen was adopted in 1776.
• The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen was adopted in 1791.
• The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen was adopted in 1785.
• Established principles of freedom and equality

The First estate is also known as the

• Clergy
• Nobility
• Peasantry
• Bourgeoisie

What was the issue the Third estate had with the Estates General?

• The Third Estate was satisfied with their representation.
• The Third Estate was underrepresented and did not have equal voting rights in the Estates General.

• The Third Estate had equal voting power as the other estates.
• The Third Estate wanted to dissolve the Estates General completely.

Marie Antoinette became a symbol of monarchy excess because of

• her extravagant lifestyle and spending habits.
• her role in the French Revolution.
• her influence on fashion trends.
• her marriage to Louis XVI.

The nickname for the guillotine was

• the National Razor
• the Executioner
• the French Cutter
• the Blade of Justice

Why did Louis XVI call the Estates General

• To plan a military campaign against neighboring countries.
• To address the financial crisis and seek approval for new taxes.
• To show off his new son

• To celebrate the achievements of the monarchy.

The execution of King Louis XVI resulted in:

• The rise of radicalism in the French Revolution and the establishment of the First French Republic.
• The establishment of a constitutional monarchy.
• The immediate end of the French Revolution.
• The continuation of the monarchy in France.

The Jacobins were

• a conservative political group during the French Revolution
• a military faction in World War I
• a social club in 18th century England
• a radical political group during the French Revolution

The Jacobins were a radical political group

• The Jacobins were a radical political group during the French Revolution.
• The Jacobins were a moderate political group in the French Revolution.
• The Jacobins were a radical political group in the American Revolution.
• The Jacobins were a conservative political group during the French Revolution.