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What was the main cause of the French Revolution?
What was the main cause of the French Revolution?
- Marie Antoinette's 'Peasant Cottage'
- The Enlightenment
- The American Revolution
- The failing French economy (correct)
What percentage of the urban commoner's budget was spent on food?
What percentage of the urban commoner's budget was spent on food?
- 10%
- 25%
- 80% (correct)
- 35%
Who was looking at the chests in the cartoon asking 'Where is the tax money?'
Who was looking at the chests in the cartoon asking 'Where is the tax money?'
- Louis XVI (correct)
- Nobles and clergy
- Necker
- Marie Antoinette
What was the primary expense in the King's budget?
What was the primary expense in the King's budget?
Which term refers to the system of government in France before the French Revolution?
Which term refers to the system of government in France before the French Revolution?
In the urban commoner's budget, what accounted for 25% of their expenses?
In the urban commoner's budget, what accounted for 25% of their expenses?
Napoleon was known as the 'First Consul' during his time in power.
Napoleon was known as the 'First Consul' during his time in power.
The French people desired weak government leadership after the chaos of the Revolution.
The French people desired weak government leadership after the chaos of the Revolution.
The Napoleonic Code reinforced feudal property relations in conquered territories.
The Napoleonic Code reinforced feudal property relations in conquered territories.
Napoleon's 3 big mistakes included the Peninsular War.
Napoleon's 3 big mistakes included the Peninsular War.
Nationalism refers to a love for one's native lands rather than one's country.
Nationalism refers to a love for one's native lands rather than one's country.
