Causes of the French Revolution review

The American Revolution.....

• Angered most people in France

• Was admired by many people in France

What were some of the key ideas from the American Revolution that inspired people in France?

• Liberty, equality, and democracy

• Monarchy, tradition, and obedience

• Wealth, power, and conquest

• Isolation, neutrality, and peace

Who were the royals mentioned as spending government money extravagantly in France?

• Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

• Napoleon and Josephine

• Charles X and Marie Thérèse

• Henry IV and Catherine de Medici

What happened to many of the poor due to social, economic, and political inequality?

• Many of the poor became wealthy.

• Many of the poor starved.

• Many of the poor gained political power.

• Many of the poor paid fewer taxes.

Who was known as "Madame Deficit" due to her excessive spending?

• Queen Marie Antoinette

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Isabella

Which of the following were ideas promoted during the Enlightenment that inspired ideas in the French Revolution? (Select all that apply)

• Liberty (freedom)

• Equality

• Democracy

• Absolute monarchy

What was a downside for France for providing military assistance to the Americans during the American Revolution?

• Increased military strength in Europe.
• Strained financial resources and increased national debt.
• Gained new allies in Asia.
• Improved trade relations with Britain.

True or false: French society in the lead up to the French Revolution was very equal.

• True

• False

How did environmental factors in the lead up to the French Revolution play a role?

• Environmental factors had no impact on the revolution.
• The French Revolution was solely caused by political issues.
• Good harvests led to increased support for the monarchy.
• Environmental factors like poor harvests and food shortages contributed to high prices and eventual social unrest that fueled the French Revolution.