The French Revolution in a Nutshell Video

What major event in the late 18th century is considered a defining moment that led to much civil strife in Europe during the 19th and 20th centuries?

• The American Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Napoleonic Wars

Why did the French people revolt in the late 1700s?

• They wanted to elect a new king.

• They were tired of the nobles and rich people having all the power.

• They wanted to join the British Empire.

• They were protesting against religious freedom.

What was a key reason for the War of Austrian Succession?

• A dispute over colonial territories in India.

• Archduchess Maria Theresa was denied the Austrian throne.

• France and Britain wanted to form an alliance.

• The King of Spain died without an heir.

Why did France support the United States in its War of Independence against Britain?

• France wanted to gain new colonies in America.

• France sought to weaken its rival, Britain.

• The American rebels promised France a large sum of money.

• France believed in "taxation without representation."

What was a major cause of France's financial problems before the revolution?

• Lack of trade with other European countries.

• King Louis XVI's excessive spending and poor harvests.

• Too many people moving to France.

• A sudden decrease in the price of bread.

How did King Louis XVI initially respond to France's financial troubles and the rising bread prices?

• He lowered taxes for everyone.

• He asked other countries for loans.

• He increased taxes on the peasantry.

• He gave money to the poor.

Which three groups were part of the Estates-General summoned by King Louis XVI?

• Peasants, merchants, and soldiers.

• Clergy, nobility, and middle class.

• Farmers, artisans, and scholars.

• Royalty, military, and commoners.

What was the main goal of the Tennis Court Oath taken by the Third Estate?

• To declare war on Britain.

• To demand the King's immediate removal.

• To create a new constitution for France.

• To establish a new monarchy.

What event caused the people of Paris to riot on July 11, 1789?

• The king declared war on a neighboring country.

• The king dismissed a popular minister who supported reforms.

• A new tax was imposed on bread.

• Foreign troops invaded the city.

What happened when the people tried to lower the second drawbridge at the Bastille?

• The governor surrendered immediately.

• The governor ordered his soldiers to fire, killing many civilians.

• The delegates inside were released.

• The revolutionaries retreated in fear.