Responses to the French Revolution

The best explanation for why the French rebelled against their king is:

• They were unhappy with high taxes and lack of rights.

• They wanted to expand the French Empire.

• They supported the king's absolute power.

• They wished to unite with neighboring countries.

How many choices best describe why the early part of the French Revolution was called the Reign of Terror?

• Revolutionary leaders beheaded the King and later the Queen.

• Anyone thought to be French was executed

• Tens of thousands of ordinary French citizens were executed.

• Thomas Jefferson helped execute the French King and Queen

True or False. At the start of the French Revolution, most Americans, including Thomas Jefferson, were against it. Why false?

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes why the US avoided assisting France in their war with Britain?

• France wanted to use American ports to supply its ships and launch attacks on British ships.

• Washington worried that the US could not honor its treaty with France and remain neutral in the war

• The US had recently signed a separate treaty with Great Britain

• Washington had relatives in France and Britain and did not want to offend any of them

Which words best describe the Neutrality Proclamation?

• Impartial and non-involved

• Aggressive and expansionist

• Secretive and conspiratorial

• Rebellious and defiant

France expected help from the US in their war with Britain because:

• the US owed France for their support during the American Revolution.

• the US wanted to expand its territory into Canada.

• the US had a long-standing alliance with Britain.

• the US was seeking revenge for past British actions.

Washington did not declare war on Britain after many US ships were captured because:

• he wanted to avoid another costly war.

• he believed Britain would return the ships voluntarily.

• he was focused on conflicts with France instead.

• he did not consider the ship captures a serious issue.