Causes of the French Revolution

What were the core values that emerged from the French Revolution?

• Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

• Order, Progress, Justice

• Tradition, Monarchy, Faith

Which two major conflicts significantly drained France's treasury in the late 18th century?

• The Napoleonic Wars and the War of the Spanish Succession

• The Seven Years' War and the American Revolution

• The Franco-Prussian War and the Crimean War

What was the primary staple food for the average French peasant, and what percentage of their budget did it typically consume?

• Meat, 10-20%

• Bread, 60-80%

• Potatoes, 30-40%

What percentage of the French population did the First Estate (clergy) represent before the Revolution?

• Approximately 10%

• Approximately 5%

• Approximately 0.5%

What percentage of the population did the Third Estate comprise, and what was their primary burden?

• 50%, military service

• 75%, forced labor

• 98%, heaviest tax burdens

How was the voting structured in the Estates-General that led to dissatisfaction among the Third Estate?

• Each estate had equal voting power, regardless of population size.

• The Third Estate had more votes due to its larger population.

• The two privileged estates could outvote the Third Estate.

What was a significant impact of Enlightenment ideas on the existing social and political order?

• They reinforced the divine right of kings and absolute monarchy.

• They led to a philosophical questioning of dogmatic institutions and monarchies.

• They promoted isolationism and reduced international dialogue.

How did increased literacy and the availability of printed materials contribute to the revolutionary climate?

• They allowed the monarchy to better control public opinion through propaganda.

• They led to a decline in public interest in political matters.

• They enabled Enlightenment ideas to spread more widely and fostered public debate.

What did the Bastille symbolize to the Parisians before it was stormed?

• Royal authority and tyranny

• Economic prosperity

• Religious freedom

How did King Louis XVI initially respond to the storming of the Bastille?

• He declared war on the revolutionaries

• He fled the country

• He made concessions and embraced some revolutionary symbols