French Society and Eras Overview
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What event marked the establishment of the National Assembly in France?

  • Assembly of Notables
  • Meeting of the Estates General (correct)
  • The Storming of the Bastille
  • The Tennis Court Oath

    • Louis XVI was known for being an effective leader who made solid decisions for France.

    False (B)

    What financial issue heavily influenced the French Revolution?

    Insurmountable debt due to wars and extravagant spending.

    The finance minister __________ was well-liked by the people and released the compte de rendu.

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

    Match the following events with their corresponding years:

    <p>Louis XVI ascends the throne = 1774 American Revolution = 1775-1783 Assembly of Notables convenes = 1788 Storming of the Bastille = 1789</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following thinkers is associated with the idea of natural rights?

    <p>John Locke (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Enlightenment began in the 18th century.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic principle did Adam Smith advocate?

    <p>Laissez Faire economics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _______ wrote the Encyclopedia to maintain the ideas of the Enlightenment in physical form.

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

    Match the historical events with their significance:

    <p>The Black Death = Rise of the middle class The Glorious Revolution = Step towards democracy American Revolution = Brought France into debt Renaissance = Rebirth of knowledge and philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist is credited with starting the Scientific Revolution?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rousseau believed that the third estate should run the government.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary effect of the Protestant Reformation in 1517?

    <p>Different interpretations of the Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tax reforms did Calonne propose?

    <p>Reform the taille to be on everyone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Calonne was widely supported by the aristocracy in his tax reforms.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Cahiers in relation to the estates general?

    <p>They allowed the king and aristocracy to know what the people were thinking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Third Estate formed the ________ after walking out of the estates general.

    <p>National Constituent Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unusual step did Calonne take to gain support for his reforms?

    <p>He handpicked nobles related to the king (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The vote in the estates general was based on population rather than order.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant oath did the National Constituent Assembly take?

    <p>Tennis Court Oath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the reform or event with its description:

    <p>Reform of the taille = Tax applied to all individuals Cahiers = Books summarizing public grievances Tennis Court Oath = Vow to draft a constitution Seance Royale = King’s attempt to intimidate the populace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one reason the legislative assembly was likely to fail?

    <p>Kings Flight to Varennes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Active citizens had to pay a tax of 10 days of labor to vote.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the Constitution created?

    <p>1791</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The legislative assembly was formed after the dissolution of the __________ assembly.

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

    Match the following events with their outcomes:

    <p>Kings Flight to Varennes = Increased distrust in the monarchy Champs de mars massacre = Loss of public support for the government Brunswick manifesto = Threatened military action by foreign powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a decision disliked by the people during the reforms?

    <p>Creation of a new military force (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The legislative assembly advocated for a constitutional monarchy.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was a significant figure pushing for the legislative assembly?

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

    Which of the following talents would provide conditions for an effective dictator?

    <p>Good speaker (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Napoleon was born into a family of peasants.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What personality traits defined Napoleon?

    <p>Egotistical, interested in knowledge, supportive of art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Napoleon's military strategy divided his Grand Armee into ______________, each containing about 25,000 men.

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

    Match the following important countries with their historical context.

    <p>France = Home of Napoleon Spain = Influenced by the revolution Great Britain = Major European power during the era Russia = Faced invasions from Napoleon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant factor in Napoleon's rise to power?

    <p>His administrative skills (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Napoleon adopted traditional feudal military strategy in his campaigns.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Napoleon graduated as a sublieutenant at the age of __________.

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

    What was one of the significant outcomes of the Thermidorian Reaction?

    <p>Overthrow of Robespierre and the Jacobins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Directory was established after the Bourbon monarchy was restored.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Council of Elders in the Directory?

    <p>To approve or reject bills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ promised to restore the old regime and punish all regicides.

    <p>Verona Declaration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event was dissolved by Napoleon and marked by political unrest?

    <p>Vendemaire uprising (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following elements with their descriptions:

    <p>Council of 500 = Initiates laws Council of Elders = Approves or rejects bills Directors = Top executive body Electors = Must pay taxes to vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Directory was created as an attempt to restore _________ and _________ to avoid corruption.

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

    What economic issues contributed to the failure of the Directory?

    <p>Severe economic distress and spiraling inflation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pre-Revolution Era Recap

    • Pre-modern era, also known as feudalism, people's status determined at birth, not earned.
    • Communities formed based on religion.
    • Loyalty systems provided military protection for labor.
    • Kings and popes chosen by God.
    • Small communities.
    • Limited law enforcement.
    • Male-dominated.
    • Rigid social hierarchy.

    Modern Era (Enlightenment)

    • Reason and logic.
    • Reason forms the basis of institutions and laws.
    • Communication via Gutenberg's printing press.
    • Spread of knowledge.
    • Importance of class less prominent.

    Postmodern Era

    • Characterized by emotion and identity.
    • Current era.

    French Society Understanding (Pre-Industrial Revolution)

    • Predominantly agricultural society.
    • Feudal system:
      • Clergy (1st estate): 0.5% population, 10% land.
      • Aristocracy (2nd estate): 1.5% population, 25% land.
      • 3rd estate (peasants/bourgeoisie): 98% population, 65% land.
    • First and second estates exempt from most taxes.
    • 3rd estate bears heavy tax burden.
    • Tax examples:
      • Taille (property tax)
      • Corvee (labor tax)
      • Gabelle (salt tax)
      • Vingtieme (income tax)
      • Franc fief (inheritance tax)

    Crucial Events Leading to the French Revolution

    • Collapse of the Roman Empire (476 CE).
    • Beginning of the Middle Ages (476 CE).
    • Beginning of Islam (610 CE).
    • Black Death (1347-1351).
    • Rise of the middle class.
    • Renaissance (14th century).
    • Protestant Reformation (1517).
    • Scientific Revolution (1543).
    • Enlightenment (17th century).
    • Glorious Revolution (1688).
    • American Revolution (1775-1783).
    • French Revolution (1789-1799).

    Pre-Revolution Timeline

    • 1774: Louis XVI ascends the throne.
    • 1775-1783: American Revolution.
    • 1788: Assembly of Notables convenes.
    • 1789: Meeting of the Estates-General.
    • National Assembly established.
    • Tennis Court Oath.
    • Storming of the Bastille.

    Conditions Before the Revolution

    • Enlightenment ideas spread into France.
    • Salon societies.

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    Explore the evolution of French society through the Pre-Revolution, Modern, and Postmodern eras. Understand the social structures, the feudal system, and how the Enlightenment reshaped institutions. This quiz will guide you through the complexities of identity and class in historical contexts.

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