WorksheetsAP European History - Module 5 Test Updated
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
Why did France struggle to manage its debt, even though it was smaller relative to population, than that of Great Britain?
France's economic elites lacked the capital needed for the government to borrow
The French government was reluctant to tax the 3rd Estate
France lacked talented financial minds due to the lack of higher level education available to most people
France had neither a central bank nor paper currency
In 1790, the Legislative Assembly government angered the Pope by
supporting Napoleon's "Concordat"
making Lutheranism the official religion of France
creating the Civil Constitution of the Clergy
participating in mass executions of clergymen at Nantes
Goya's 'The Third of May, 1808' is meant to evoke:
Support and sympathy for nobles massacred in the revolution
Spanish nationalism and sympathy for Spanish guerrilla fighters
French nationalism and support for Napoleon
Sympathy for Russians massacred by advancing French troops
Which revolutionary government did the most for the cause of women's rights?
Empire of Napoleon
National Assembly
Estates General
National Convention
How did the French armies during the revolution offer a "mixed message" to the people they conquered?
they presented themselves as liberators, but soon began to behave as an occupying army of foreign invaders
they claimed to be "enlightened," but created absolutist monarchies
they presented themselves as a force of stability, but soon caused chaos and disorder
they claimed to want religious freedom, but required conquered peoples to adopt Catholicism
Why was the Marquis de Lafayette a good choice to write the 'Declaration of the Rights of Man'?
he had credibility based on his role in the American Revolution
he was a member of the 3rd Estate
he had written several earlier works, including 'A Tale of Two Cities'
he was a member of the 1st Estate
Author of the 'Vindication of the Rights of Man' and 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman' - an early feminist text.
Charlotte Corday
Mary Wollstonecraft
Olympe de Gouge
Germaine de Stael
What steps were taken in the National Assembly in the wake of the Great Fear to restore order in the country?
promised to reduce the prices of bread in Paris
the nobles and clergy relinquished their old privileges
the military was called up to restore order in the countryside
eliminated all taxes on the 3rd Estate
Which two thinkers would most likely agree with Napoleon's leadership of France?
More and Locke
Machiavelli and Hobbes
Chaucer and Voltaire
Kepler and Bacon
This thinker's 'Reflections on the Revolution in France' predicted that chaos and tyranny were on the horizon?
Thomas Paine
Edmund Burke
Mary Wollstonecraft
Abbe Sieyes
What was the effect of the attack carried out on the Bastille, July 14th, 1789?
The Parliament of Paris ruled that France was to become a Constitutional monarchy
The National Assembly was dissolved and replaced by the more radical convention
Louis XVI's plans to reassert his authority were forestalled, allowing the new National Assembly to continue working
Austria and Prussia immediately issued the Declaration of Pillnitz
According to the Abbe Sieyes, the Third Estate was:
those who adhered to liberalism
the true heart and political will of the nation
the business and artisanal elite
a group of troublesome peasants who must be dealt with harshly
The Directory government continued revolutionary wars of expansion because:
The Directory gave in to the demands of Napoleon Bonaparte
The Directory wanted to challenge Russian political dominance in the East.
The ideas of spreading the revolution were still at the forefront of national consciousness
The Directory understood that large, victorious armies kept people employed
What state "disappeared" from the map of Europe as a result of Napoleon's actions?
France
Holy Roman Empire
Spain
Austria
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen guaranteed
equal protection under the law
elimination of all trade barriers in France
the abolition of monopolies and guilds
the establishment of a Constitutional Monarchy
Napoleon invaded Russia because
he was angry at their refusal to enforce his Continental System
he saw Russia as the "crown jewel" of Europe
he wanted to keep Russia from British hands
he saw it as a gateway to conquering all of the Eurasian land mass
Refer to the graph 'The Population of Europe (1300-1800, in millions)'. Which best describes the cause of the growth in population beginning around 1700?
the virtual elimination of the Black Plague via inoculation
greater freedom of choice in selecting marriage partners
a steady decline in the price of bread
an overall decline in the death rate
Neoclassical art and architecture was most similar to what earlier artistic movement?
Rococo
Northern Renaissance
Italian Renaissance
Dutch Golden Age
Period of radical, Mountain-led dictatorship of the Convention government, when 50,000 suspected 'enemies' of the revolution were sent to the guillotine.
Thermidorian Reaction
Great Fear
100 Days
Reign of Terror
Why would the people of France be looking for a 'savior' in 1799?
Louis XVIII had re-established the monarchy
Robespierre had recently been ousted by the Directory
Ten years of chaos and violence had torn the country apart
British soldiers had surrounded Paris
Which statement is true?
Jean Paul Marat was the most important artist of the Neoclassical movement. Fragonard was the most important artist of the Rococo movement.
Fragonard was the most important artist of the Neoclassical movement. Jacque Louis David was the most important artist of the Rococo movement.
Jacque Louis David was the most important artist of the Neoclassical movement. Vermeer was the most important artist of the Rococo movement.
Jacque Louis David was the most important artist of the Neoclassical movement. Fragonard was the most important artist of the Rococo movement.
What group of people forced the royal family to leave Versailles and take up residence in Paris?
the same country peasants involved in the Great Fear
the rioters of the Bastille
the National Assembly
thousands of angry Parisian women
Napoleon's legal code included two key principles of the early days of the French Revolution.
the rejection of monarchy and the adoption of pure republicanism
the equality of all male citizens under the law and the protection of private property
the ideal of nationalism and promise of civil rights for all
the abolition of slavery and recognition of the rights of women
Which best describes the 'Hundred Days' in France?
Napoleon was driven from Russia
Napoleon returned to briefly rule the country
The Sans Culottes massacred thousands of prisoners
The Reign of Terror killed 50k people
During the great witchcraft persecutions of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, those most often tried as witches were
young girls
members of the nobility
older women
members of the clergy
In the years immediately prior to the onset of the revolution, around half of France's yearly budget was being spent on
bread subsidies for the poor
paying the interest on the debt
the royal court
the military
Which of the following statements is INACCURATE?
The 3rd Estate prior to the revolution included a wide variation of people, including peasants, working class Parisians, and middle class bourgeoisie types
Girondists were more moderate than the Mountain; they wanted to spare the King and protect bourgeoisie property
Robespierre was the leader of the Girondist faction of the Jacobin Society
The Mountain was more radical than the Girondists; they wanted to kill the King and extend the political involvement of the working classes
The pasturing stock is allowed in peace to eat up the food on the pastures to its utmost limits, thus the stock returns more ample profit to the farmer. In managing arable lands, the farmer derives other solid advantages, such as security against trespass and adoption of correct crop rotation.
terracing
enclosure
collectivization
share-cropping
"Its every bivouac and encampment was felt like the terrifying sight of the battlefield, where thousands lay dying in great agony. And so the warriors who perhaps survived Austerlitz, Eylau and Borodino now easily fell into hard times. There were a lot of stories that the Cossack closely chased and broke back dozens of them. They could not comprehend what was happening around them, could not remember or say anything. They did not want to interact with their corpses and they lay abandoned without any attention inside every hut." This quote describes
Napoleon's victory at Austerlitz
The destruction of the Grand Army in Russia
Napoleon's flight from Egypt
The British victory at Trafalgar
Which of the following is the most accurate comparison of each author's overall view of the French Revolution?
Both Barzun and Thatcher view the French Revolution negatively.
Both Barzun and Thatcher view the French Revolution positively.
Barzun views the French Revolution positively, while Thatcher views it negatively.
Barzun views the French Revolution negatively, while Thatcher views it positively.
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of each author's view of the causes of the French Revolution?
A) Barzun asserts that it was the result of the development of the working class, while Thatcher argues that it was led by reformers among the nobility.
B) Barzun asserts that it originated from the idea of individual liberty created by the Reformation, while Thatcher argues that it came from radical Enlightenment intellectuals.
C) Barzun asserts that it was led by the bourgeoisie of France, while Thatcher argues that it resulted from the demands of radical peasants and workers.
Historians attribute the 'population explosion' of the eighteenth century primarily to:
the elimination of childhood diseases
the widespread introduction of sewer systems and fresh water supplies
a more abundant food supply
the eradication of witchcraft
Olympe de Gouges argued that:
monarchy was the most oppressive form of government
men and women should be equal in the eyes of the law
it was natural for women to be excluded politically
women deserved special treatment for their role in storming the Versailles Palace
What methods did Napoleon use to consolidate his rule?
he gave confiscated lands in Germany to the French peasantry, consolidating their support
he appealed to returning nobles and disillusioned revolutionaries, while protecting peasant gains
he instituted stringent martial law to crush all dissent
he promoted civil rights, including freedom of the press, that were wildly popular
Edward Jenner's small pox treatment:
Utilized the much milder cowpox virus as a basis for a vaccine
Only
Both A and B
It was preceded by the introduction of a smallpox vaccine by Lady Mary Montagu
A surprising string of French military victories over the First Coalition in the winter of 93-94 can most be attributed to:
revolutionary patriotism and superior numbers supplied by the levee en masse
the failure of England to stop Napoleon from invading
the traditionally poor performance of German armies
the job Napoleon did as commander of the French military
'Kiss the feet of the Pope, as long as he has his hands tied, etc.' - Napoleon Bonaparte. This quote is most closely related to what action taken by Napoleon?
Removal of Papacy from Avignon
Seizure of Church property during the revolution
Re-establishment of Catholicism as the official religion of France
Concordat with Pope Pius VII
How did the reaction of the crowned heads of Europe to the events in France evolve over time?
At first they were pleased as France embraced Enlightenment ideals, but they eventually came to believe the revolution was too radical
At first they were pleased as France fell into chaos, but they eventually came to fear that the radical changes may spread across Europe
At first they were fearful as France fell into chaos, but they eventually came to hope change would spread across Europe
At first they were saddened by the events in France, but eventually they welcomed French Armies with open arms
Due to religious chaos and the effects of war, ______ was the heart of the Great European Witch Hunt that swept Europe, peaking in the 1600's.
Germany (the Holy Roman Empire)
Spain
Scotland
France
Answer parts A, b, c
A: bad leaders able to get control.
B: New art styles
C: High debt of wars.
Directory
Government after nine thermidor tried to restore order, but not very successful
Totalitarianism
Convention
Government that officially abolished the monarchy and created a republic based on universal male suffrage
National Assembly
Created by tennis court oath most positive changes under this government
Someone
Legislative assembly
More radical then predecessor created by new constitution of 1791
Donnie
It has been arguing by historian that Napoleon both carried out and betrayed the ideas of French revolution
A: gave men equal rights
B: heavy taxes on people
C: carried it out by defeating enemies
Why did members of the convention turn on Robespierre during the Thermidorian reaction
They feared he would end wars and cause economic issue
They fear that he would align himself with the
They feared that he would create universal male suffrage
They feared that they were in danger of being arrested and executed
Group of radical working class Parians who aligned themselves politically and with jacobins during the convention government
Sans culottes
Levees en masse
Con culottes
Girondists
