12 Questions
What event marked the destruction of feudalism in France?
The events of August 4, 1789
Who was the loose-living aristocrat put in prison by his own father during the storming of the Bastille?
One of the only seven prisoners freed
What was the significance of the red cap of liberty that the King was forced to wear at the Tuileries Palace?
It represented surrender to revolution
Who proclaimed that advancing the cause of liberty was the reason for declaring war on Prussia and Austria?
The King of France
What did Georges-Jacques Danton believe was crucial for a successful revolution?
Daring
What was a unique concern of the Girondins during the French Revolution?
Protecting individual liberties
Which estate in the Old Regime of France had wealthy merchants, doctors, lawyers, shopkeepers, urban poor, and peasants?
Third Estate
What was the primary privilege enjoyed by the 1st and 2nd Estates in the Old Regime of France?
Wealth
Where was Marie Antoinette from, and why was she unpopular in France?
Italian - for her extravagance
What were the three main ideas expressed in The Declaration of the Rights of Man?
Liberty, Property, Security
How did Louis XVI attempt to address the French financial crisis?
Removed some nobles' tax exemptions
What was the purpose of the Tennis Court Oath during the French Revolution?
To draft a constitution for France
Prepare for your exam on the Age of Revolution with this study guide. Learn about the three Estates of the Old Regime in France, the primary privileges of the 1st and 2nd Estates, and the different parts that made up the 3rd Estate. Test your knowledge on Marie Antoinette and more.
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