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- 1. Multiple ChoiceBefore the French Revolution, the people of France were divided into three estates based mainly on theireducation levelgeographic regionreligious beliefssocial class
- 2. Multiple ChoiceIn which way did the ideas of the Enlightenment influence the French Revolution?Superstition and ignorance were promoted.The principles of mercantilism were glorified.The divine right theory of kings was challenged.Punishments for criminal acts were rooted in vengeance.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceUnder the Old Regime in France, the burden of taxation fell mostly on themonarchyclergynoblescommoners
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich issue was a cause of the French Revolution?ineffective rule of Napoleon Bonapartenationalization of the Churchoutrage over the use of the guillotine by the Committee of Public Safetydemand of the Third Estate for more political power
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these events related to the French Revolution occurred first?The Declaration of the Rights of Man was writtenLouis XVI called the Estates General into sessionThe Committee of Public Safety led the Reign of TerrorNapoleon crowned himself Emperor of France
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Which revolution resulted from the division of society shown in this diagram?American (1776)Mexican (1910)French (1789)Russian (1917) - 7. Multiple ChoiceIn the late 1700s, which situation in France is considered a cause of the other three?meeting of the Estates Generalunfair policies of taxationexecution of the kingstorming of the Bastille
- 8. Multiple ChoiceBased on these excerpts, which action would most likely be supported by Olympe de Gouges?executing the kingcreating more radical military strategiesrestricting access to educationexpanding the definition of equality
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIn which way did the ideas of the Enlightenment influence the French Revolution?Superstition and ignorance were promoted.The principles of mercantilism were glorified.The divine right theory of kings was challenged.Punishments for criminal acts were rooted in vengeance.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceBased on this passage, what did the Third Estate want?independence from Francemore influence in the political systemremoval of the monarchyfreedom of religion in France
- 11. Multiple ChoiceOne way in which Robespierre and Louis XVI of France are similar is that bothwere removed from power during the French Revolutionadopted ideas of the Congress of Viennaimplemented policies of religious tolerancedecreased government control of the economy
- 12. Multiple ChoiceMaximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins are best known forinstituting the Reign of Terrorprotecting freedom of religionsupporting the reign of King Louis XVIsending French troops to fight in the American Revolution
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich issue was a cause of the French Revolution?ineffective rule of Napoleon Bonapartenationalization of the Churchoutrage over the use of the guillotine by the Committee of Public Safetydemand of the Third Estate for more political power
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one effect of the French Revolution?Differences between ethnic groups were eliminated.Communism became popular.Militarism was discouraged.Nationalistic feelings were stimulated.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe American and French Revolutions were turning points in global history because the results of these revolutionsled to the abolition of slaveryinspired other peoples seeking democracy and independencemarked the end of European influence in the Western Hemispheredemonstrated the need for strong international peacekeeping organizations
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich generalization best summarizes the views of the author of this passage?The common people of the nation deserved to be punished for violating the country’s laws.The goals of fraternity, equality, and liberty were achieved in this period.The nobility was being punished for bringing benefits to the nation.Because of past abuses by the nobility, the common people staged a bloody revolt.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceOne important result of the French Revolution was thatFrance enjoyed a lengthy period of peace and prosperitythe Church was restored to its former role and power in the French governmentpolitical power shifted to the bourgeoisieFrance lost its spirit of nationalism
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one effect of the French Revolution?Differences between ethnic groups were eliminatedCommunism became popularMilitarism was discouragedNationalistic feeling were stimulated
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe French people supported Napoleon Bonaparte because they hoped he wouldadopt the ideas of the Protestant Reformationrestore Louis XVI to powerprovide stability for the nationend British control of France
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes a consequence of Napoleon’s failure to understand Russian geography?Rough waters in the Baltic Sea destroyed his fleet.A harsh winter cut off his army from needed supplies.His armies could not cross the high Ural Mountains.A long period of high temperatures and lack of water overcame his troops.
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