WorksheetsKC 1.1 Causes and Outcomes of the 1789 French Revolution
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following was true of the majority of the French population by 1780?
they had no political power
they were highly educated
they had access to rich farmland
they paid little or no taxes
Which of the following were included in the 3rd Estate in France?
aristocrats
the middle class
the King
the clergy
Which of the following is TRUE about the nobility in France in the 1780s?
they were exempt from conscription
they filled all the positions in government and the church
they were paid in real wages
some were lawyers, doctors and other professionals
By the 1780s, King Louis XVI had challenges to his absolute monarchy from (Check all that apply)
the Enlightened philosophers
the British
the intendants
the parlements
What cause of the French Revolution is represented by the image?
the French involvement in the American Revolution
the inequality of the Estates - System
the absolute power of Louis XVI
the spread of Enlightenment ideas
Which of the Enlightened philosophers criticized the power of the Catholic church in France prior to the revolution?
Montesquieu
Diderot
Rousseau
Voltaire
Which Enlightened philosopher believed that the government needed to be divided into 3 branches, not controlled by one absolute monarch?
Rousseau
Smith
Locke
Montesquieu
What French enlightened philosopher argued for free production and free movement of goods?
Quesnay
Rousseau
Diderot
Voltaire
Which is true of the impact of France's colonial wars, like the 7 Years War?
They defeated Britain and took control of North America and India.
They were defeated by Britain and lost control of Canada and other North American colonies.
They were victorious in their war with Spain, and took control of South America.
The French received a war damages payment from Spain and were able to keep control of the Louisiana Purchase.
Which of the following is correctly matched?
Marie Antoinette - Queen of Austria
1st Estate - French aristocrats
3rd estate - French merchants
2nd Estate - French cardinals
