French Revolution Flashcards

Questions and Answers

The French Revolution began as a demand for equality by people in the?

lower class

They wanted to put an end to monarchy in France. What type of monarchy were they opposed to?

absolute

After the revolution, the country experienced a time of?

turmoil

Which ideas are included in both documents? (Select all that apply)

The purpose of government is to protect rights Signup and view all the answers

What did James II do to gain absolute rule?

He pursued Catholicism as the state religion and dismissed Parliament. Signup and view all the answers

The main goal of the American Revolution was to gain?

independence Signup and view all the answers

After the French Revolution, France was left?

in turmoil Signup and view all the answers

Which is the correct description of a revolution and one of its outcomes?

The American Revolution led to the creation of a democratic republic. Signup and view all the answers

A cause of the French Revolution was Louis XIV's pursuit of?

absolute authority Signup and view all the answers

A common goal of the Glorious, American, and French revolutions was?

to establish a more democratic government Signup and view all the answers

What were the primary causes of the French Revolution? (Select all that apply)

High rates of poverty Signup and view all the answers

The desire for the Glorious Revolution came from England's response to the absolute rule of which monarch?

James II Signup and view all the answers

How did the Enlightenment idea of separation of powers influence the effects of the American Revolution?

Americans established power in legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

French Revolution

Initiated by the lower class demanding equality and social justice.
Aimed to abolish absolute monarchy in France, leading to significant political changes.
Resulted in a period of turmoil, affecting the stability and governance of the country post-revolution.

Key Concepts of Revolution

Both the American and French Revolutions emphasized natural rights for all men and the government's role in protecting those rights.
The American Revolution's primary goal was to achieve independence from British rule and establish self-governance.

Monarchy and Absolute Rule

James II of England sought absolute power by implementing Catholicism as the state religion and dissolving Parliament.
The pursuit of absolute authority by Louis XIV contributed to the causes of the French Revolution.

Outcomes of Revolutions

The American Revolution resulted in the establishment of a democratic republic, signifying a transition from monarchy to a representative government.
Common objectives of the Glorious, American, and French revolutions included establishing more democratic governance and addressing political representation.

Causes of the French Revolution

Root causes included a lack of representation for the lower classes, high taxation burdening them, and widespread poverty exacerbated by absolute monarchical rule.
The desire for the Glorious Revolution was largely a reaction against James II’s autocratic governance.

Enlightenment Influence

The Enlightenment concept of separation of powers inspired the American Revolution, leading to organized governmental structures with distinct legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Description

Test your knowledge on the key concepts and terminology associated with the French Revolution. These flashcards cover the demands for equality, the abolition of monarchy, and the resulting turmoil in France. Suitable for students learning about this pivotal historical event.