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French Revolution Civil Constitution Quiz

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What was the main purpose of the Civil Constitution of the Clergy?

To remove the Catholic Church from any political influence.

To provide financial support to the Catholic Church.

To suppress all religious practice in France.

To create a national church independent of the Pope. (correct)

What action by the Assembly led to the Civil Constitution of the Clergy?

The declaration of war on Austria.

The confiscation of church lands. (correct)

Establishment of a national bank.

The abolition of the monarchy.

What was the primary way the Civil Constitution aimed to control the Catholic Church?

By banning all religious ceremonies.

By limiting the number of clergy in France.

By requiring clergy to take an oath of loyalty to the state. (correct)

By appointing all clergy through the state.

How did the Pope respond to the Civil Constitution of the Clergy?

<p>He issued a condemnation and threatened to suspend clergy who took the oath. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one significant outcome of the Civil Constitution of the Clergy?

<p>It contributed to the division and disruption of the new French government. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Civil Constitution of the Clergy - July 1790

The Civil Constitution of the Clergy was designed to reform and regulate the Catholic Church in France.
It was passed by the National Constituent Assembly on July 12th, 1790.
This followed other Assembly actions, including eliminating feudal dues, confiscating and selling church lands, and abolishing tithes.
The state assumed control of religious aspects, funding clerical salaries and taking responsibility for education and charity.
Clergy members were required to swear an oath of loyalty to the French state in January 1791.
A majority of bishops refused to take the oath, although approximately 60% of lower clergy did.
In April 1791, Pope Pius VI condemned the Civil Constitution and threatened to suspend clergy who complied.
This action significantly divided the new French society.

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Test your knowledge on the Civil Constitution of the Clergy, a pivotal reform during the French Revolution. This quiz explores its main purpose and the actions taken by the Assembly that led to its establishment. Dive deeper into the historical context and significance of this event.