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Which philosophical movement during the French Revolution questioned the divine right of kings and emphasized reason and logic?
Which philosophical movement during the French Revolution questioned the divine right of kings and emphasized reason and logic?
- The Industrial Revolution
- The Renaissance
- The Enlightenment (correct)
- The Romantic Movement
How did the philosophy of the French Revolution challenge the traditional authority of monarchies?
How did the philosophy of the French Revolution challenge the traditional authority of monarchies?
- By promoting the divine right of kings
- By emphasizing the importance of nobles' privileges
- By questioning the legitimacy of absolute monarchs (correct)
- By supporting the unlimited power of the monarchy
Which term best describes a government spending more money than it takes in from tax revenues?
Which term best describes a government spending more money than it takes in from tax revenues?
- Surplus budgeting
- Austerity measures
- Deficit spending (correct)
- Balanced budgeting
Who were the 'petty tyrants' appointed by the King to govern France's districts?
Who were the 'petty tyrants' appointed by the King to govern France's districts?
Which group bore the burden of heavy taxation in France's economy under the Old Regime?
Which group bore the burden of heavy taxation in France's economy under the Old Regime?
What was one major consequence of the lavish spending by King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette on themselves and their residences?
What was one major consequence of the lavish spending by King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette on themselves and their residences?
What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
Which group competed to control the city of Paris during the early stages of the Revolution?
Which group competed to control the city of Paris during the early stages of the Revolution?
Who was a key figure associated with the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?
Who was a key figure associated with the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?
What was the fate of Louis XVI during the French Revolution?
What was the fate of Louis XVI during the French Revolution?
In what way did nobles respond to the early stages of the French Revolution?
In what way did nobles respond to the early stages of the French Revolution?
Which revolutionary phase saw the establishment of the First French Republic and the abolition of the monarchy?
Which revolutionary phase saw the establishment of the First French Republic and the abolition of the monarchy?
Who were the Girondists representing during the French Revolution?
Who were the Girondists representing during the French Revolution?
Which political party was led by Marat, Danton, and Robespierre during the French Revolution?
Which political party was led by Marat, Danton, and Robespierre during the French Revolution?
What was the fate of Louis XVI during the French Revolution?
What was the fate of Louis XVI during the French Revolution?
Why did the Convention abolish the monarchy during the French Revolution?
Why did the Convention abolish the monarchy during the French Revolution?
Which key figure in the French Revolution was executed by guillotine on October 16, 1793?
Which key figure in the French Revolution was executed by guillotine on October 16, 1793?
What happened to Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution?
What happened to Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution?
Who led the Commune in Paris during the French Revolution?
Who led the Commune in Paris during the French Revolution?
