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What was De La Fare's proposal regarding Jews in France instead of granting them citizenship?
What was De La Fare's proposal regarding Jews in France instead of granting them citizenship?
Napoleon Bonaparte was born in France.
Napoleon Bonaparte was born in France.
False
What year did the Spehardi Jews receive citizenship in France?
What year did the Spehardi Jews receive citizenship in France?
1790
Napoleon proclaimed himself Emperor in _____ (year).
Napoleon proclaimed himself Emperor in _____ (year).
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Match the following years with significant events related to Jews in France:
Match the following years with significant events related to Jews in France:
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What was one of the complaints made by non-Jews in Alsace-Lorraine about Jews in 1806?
What was one of the complaints made by non-Jews in Alsace-Lorraine about Jews in 1806?
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The French Sanhedrin was created to investigate Jewish loyalty to France.
The French Sanhedrin was created to investigate Jewish loyalty to France.
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What temporary action was taken against Jews in Alsace-Lorraine during the investigation?
What temporary action was taken against Jews in Alsace-Lorraine during the investigation?
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Napoleon offered stability to France as a general during the coup of 18 _____ (number).
Napoleon offered stability to France as a general during the coup of 18 _____ (number).
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Which of the following questions was NOT asked to the Jews by the Sanhedrin?
Which of the following questions was NOT asked to the Jews by the Sanhedrin?
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What is the primary concern of Jewish law regarding intermarriage?
What is the primary concern of Jewish law regarding intermarriage?
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Jewish law prohibits Jews from marrying Christians under any circumstances.
Jewish law prohibits Jews from marrying Christians under any circumstances.
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Who appoints Rabbis in Jewish communities?
Who appoints Rabbis in Jewish communities?
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Jewish parents are instructed to teach their children different __________.
Jewish parents are instructed to teach their children different __________.
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Match the following terms related to anti-Semitism with their definitions:
Match the following terms related to anti-Semitism with their definitions:
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Which nations did Jewish law specifically prohibit intermarriage with?
Which nations did Jewish law specifically prohibit intermarriage with?
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Jews see France as a foreign country and do not obey its laws.
Jews see France as a foreign country and do not obey its laws.
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What loophole allows Jews to charge interest to non-Jews?
What loophole allows Jews to charge interest to non-Jews?
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The concept of __________ is often used to refer to lending money at high interest.
The concept of __________ is often used to refer to lending money at high interest.
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What was the general view of most Jewish religious leaders towards interfaith marriages?
What was the general view of most Jewish religious leaders towards interfaith marriages?
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What is the significance of 'dina d'malchuta dina' in Jewish law?
What is the significance of 'dina d'malchuta dina' in Jewish law?
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Rabbis hold significant official power over the French people.
Rabbis hold significant official power over the French people.
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In racial anti-Semitism, it is believed that some races are inherently __________ than others.
In racial anti-Semitism, it is believed that some races are inherently __________ than others.
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What did the phrase 'The Jews should be denied everything as a nation' indicate in relation to citizenship?
What did the phrase 'The Jews should be denied everything as a nation' indicate in relation to citizenship?
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What position did Louis XVI hold during the French Revolution in 1789?
What position did Louis XVI hold during the French Revolution in 1789?
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The 3rd estate in France represented the majority of the population.
The 3rd estate in France represented the majority of the population.
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What was the purpose of the Tennis Court Oath?
What was the purpose of the Tennis Court Oath?
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The majority of Jews in France during the 18th century were from ________.
The majority of Jews in France during the 18th century were from ________.
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Match the following groups of Jews with their characteristics:
Match the following groups of Jews with their characteristics:
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Which event marked the beginning of the violent phase of the French Revolution?
Which event marked the beginning of the violent phase of the French Revolution?
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Marie Antoinette was supportive of the 3rd estate.
Marie Antoinette was supportive of the 3rd estate.
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Who was John Paul Mara?
Who was John Paul Mara?
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The charter created by the National Assembly was called the _________.
The charter created by the National Assembly was called the _________.
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Why did the lower classes storm the Bastille?
Why did the lower classes storm the Bastille?
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Count Clermont Tonnerre was against the inclusion of Jews in French society.
Count Clermont Tonnerre was against the inclusion of Jews in French society.
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What was a significant consequence of the National Assembly's actions during the revolution?
What was a significant consequence of the National Assembly's actions during the revolution?
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The slogan of the National Assembly was ________, ________, and ________.
The slogan of the National Assembly was ________, ________, and ________.
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What percentage of the French population was Jewish in 1789?
What percentage of the French population was Jewish in 1789?
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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.
