French Revolution: Causes and Consequences
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What was De La Fare's proposal regarding Jews in France instead of granting them citizenship?

  • To send them back to their country of origin
  • To convert them to Christianity
  • To grant them immediate citizenship
  • To establish a committee to revise laws involving Jews (correct)

    • Napoleon Bonaparte was born in France.

    False

    What year did the Spehardi Jews receive citizenship in France?

    1790

    Napoleon proclaimed himself Emperor in _____ (year).

    <p>1804</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following years with significant events related to Jews in France:

    <p>1790 = Spehardi Jews received citizenship 1791 = Ashkenazi Jews received citizenship 1806 = Creation of the French Sanhedrin 1804 = Napoleon proclaimed himself Emperor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the complaints made by non-Jews in Alsace-Lorraine about Jews in 1806?

    <p>Jews were monopolizing real estate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The French Sanhedrin was created to investigate Jewish loyalty to France.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What temporary action was taken against Jews in Alsace-Lorraine during the investigation?

    <p>A moratorium on real estate purchases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Napoleon offered stability to France as a general during the coup of 18 _____ (number).

    <p>Brumaire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following questions was NOT asked to the Jews by the Sanhedrin?

    <p>Can Jews own businesses?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of Jewish law regarding intermarriage?

    <p>Marrying someone who practices idolatry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jewish law prohibits Jews from marrying Christians under any circumstances.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who appoints Rabbis in Jewish communities?

    <p>Chiefs of the Jewish community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jewish parents are instructed to teach their children different __________.

    <p>professions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to anti-Semitism with their definitions:

    <p>Classical Anti-Semitism = Religious-based discrimination against Jews Modern Anti-Semitism = Discrimination based on racial theories Dreyfus Affair = Political scandal revealing deep-rooted anti-Semitism Racial Anti-Semitism = Discrimination justified by race theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nations did Jewish law specifically prohibit intermarriage with?

    <p>Both B and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jews see France as a foreign country and do not obey its laws.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What loophole allows Jews to charge interest to non-Jews?

    <p>If the money is borrowed for business or commercial ventures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of __________ is often used to refer to lending money at high interest.

    <p>usury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the general view of most Jewish religious leaders towards interfaith marriages?

    <p>They are generally against interfaith marriages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 'dina d'malchuta dina' in Jewish law?

    <p>The law of the land is the law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rabbis hold significant official power over the French people.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In racial anti-Semitism, it is believed that some races are inherently __________ than others.

    <p>inferior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the phrase 'The Jews should be denied everything as a nation' indicate in relation to citizenship?

    <p>It shows a dichotomy between individual rights and national recognition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position did Louis XVI hold during the French Revolution in 1789?

    <p>King of France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 3rd estate in France represented the majority of the population.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Tennis Court Oath?

    <p>To vow to create a constitution for France and ensure the representation of the 3rd estate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The majority of Jews in France during the 18th century were from ________.

    <p>Alsace-Lorraine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following groups of Jews with their characteristics:

    <p>Ashkenazi = Spoke Yiddish, self-ghettoized, poorer Sephardi = Spoke Ladino and French, Wealthier Bordeaux Jews = Acculturated, lived with non-Jews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the beginning of the violent phase of the French Revolution?

    <p>Storming of the Bastille</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Marie Antoinette was supportive of the 3rd estate.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was John Paul Mara?

    <p>A journalist who published a newspaper expressing anger toward the monarchy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The charter created by the National Assembly was called the _________.

    <p>Declaration of Rights of Man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the lower classes storm the Bastille?

    <p>To obtain gunpowder for defense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Count Clermont Tonnerre was against the inclusion of Jews in French society.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the National Assembly's actions during the revolution?

    <p>The establishment of the principle of equality and rights for all men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The slogan of the National Assembly was ________, ________, and ________.

    <p>Liberate, Egalite, Fraternite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the French population was Jewish in 1789?

    <p>0.01%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    French Revolution - Lead Up and Outcomes

    • Louis XVI, king of France in 1789, was very young and unprepared for his role.
    • The representative assembly before the Revolution consisted of the clergy (1st estate, 300 delegates), nobility (2nd estate, 300 delegates), and the majority of the people (3rd estate, 600 delegates). The 3rd estate represented 97% of the population.
    • The bourgeoisie was a new intellectual class within the 3rd estate.
    • In early July 1789, Louis XVI prepared 30,000 troops in Paris to attack the National Assembly, leading to a popular uprising.
    • The people stormed the Bastille to seize gunpowder, leading to the death of the guard and the destruction of the prison.
    • The Bastille's destruction symbolized the Revolution.
    • The National Assembly created the Declaration of Rights of Man, establishing equality for all men.
    • Thousands of women marched to the Palace of Versailles to demand food, and the King was forced to return to Paris.
    • The King attempted escape but was captured and brought back to Paris.
    • The Revolution's early phase saw social upheaval and attempts to instill equality.

    Causes of the Revolution

    • Inequality in social systems of the Ancien Régime was a major factor.
    • In 1789, France had ~26 million people, ~40,000 of whom were Jewish.

    Two Phases of the Revolution

    • Non-Violent phase

    Jewish History and the French Revolution

    • There were approximately 500 Jews in Paris in 1789.
    • A significant number of Jews were Ashkenazi.
    • Jewish communities in Alsace-Lorraine faced complaints about monopolizing real estate and taking advantage of non-Jewish residents.
    • A Moratorium on real estate purchases by Jews was instituted.
    • The French Sanhedrin was created in 1806.
    • Jewish men were tested by the French government to measure their loyalty.
    • Jews were granted citizenship in stages. Sepahradi Jews received citizenship in 1790, and Ashkenazi in 1791.

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    Explore the key events leading up to the French Revolution and its significant outcomes in this quiz. From the role of Louis XVI to the storming of the Bastille, understand the pivotal moments that shaped modern France. Test your knowledge about the National Assembly and the Declaration of Rights of Man.

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