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During the French Revolution, which country experienced the Glorious Revolution?
During the French Revolution, which country experienced the Glorious Revolution?
Why did the Glorious Revolution occur in England?
Why did the Glorious Revolution occur in England?
What was the outcome of the Glorious Revolution in England?
What was the outcome of the Glorious Revolution in England?
Which group owned the majority of the land in France and was exempt from taxes?
Which group owned the majority of the land in France and was exempt from taxes?
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Who had the power to govern by god in the absolutist rule of France?
Who had the power to govern by god in the absolutist rule of France?
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Which estate consisted of everyday people who performed various work to keep the country running?
Which estate consisted of everyday people who performed various work to keep the country running?
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What was the main difference between the nobles of the robe and the nobles of the sword?
What was the main difference between the nobles of the robe and the nobles of the sword?
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During the Ancien Regime in France, what percentage of the population lived in the countryside?
During the Ancien Regime in France, what percentage of the population lived in the countryside?
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What was the main reason why the nobility rejected the king's proposal for a land tax?
What was the main reason why the nobility rejected the king's proposal for a land tax?
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Which group lacked a shared class consciousness and wanted to join the higher classes instead of overthrowing them?
Which group lacked a shared class consciousness and wanted to join the higher classes instead of overthrowing them?
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What was the role of the Estates-General?
What was the role of the Estates-General?
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What was the main occupation in France during the Ancien Regime?
What was the main occupation in France during the Ancien Regime?
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When was the last meeting of the Estates-General before 1789?
When was the last meeting of the Estates-General before 1789?
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What did Louis 16th propose as a way to address the financial crisis in France?
What did Louis 16th propose as a way to address the financial crisis in France?
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What was the purpose of the cahiers de doleances presented at the Estates-General meeting in 1789?
What was the purpose of the cahiers de doleances presented at the Estates-General meeting in 1789?
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Which group declared themselves the Nationalist Assembly of People in 1789?
Which group declared themselves the Nationalist Assembly of People in 1789?
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What event led to the weakening of the King's position?
What event led to the weakening of the King's position?
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What did the August 26 Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen emphasize?
What did the August 26 Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen emphasize?
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What was the symbolic meaning of the Women's March on Versailles?
What was the symbolic meaning of the Women's March on Versailles?
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Which event showed that Britain was not all powerful and demonstrated the right to freedom and self-determination?
Which event showed that Britain was not all powerful and demonstrated the right to freedom and self-determination?
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According to Locke's Two Treatises of Government, what is the main idea about the justification of governments?
According to Locke's Two Treatises of Government, what is the main idea about the justification of governments?
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What was the main cause of economic hardship in France during this time period?
What was the main cause of economic hardship in France during this time period?
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What role did the provincial parlements play in French politics during this time period?
What role did the provincial parlements play in French politics during this time period?
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During the Moderate Stage of the French Revolution, the National Assembly began to restructure relations between which two entities?
During the Moderate Stage of the French Revolution, the National Assembly began to restructure relations between which two entities?
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Which group of revolutionaries favored security, stabilization, and economic liberalism during the French Revolution?
Which group of revolutionaries favored security, stabilization, and economic liberalism during the French Revolution?
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What was the main impact of the Constitution of France in 1791 during the Moderate Stage of the French Revolution?
What was the main impact of the Constitution of France in 1791 during the Moderate Stage of the French Revolution?
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During the Radical Stage of the French Revolution, France was in military conflict with which of the following countries?
During the Radical Stage of the French Revolution, France was in military conflict with which of the following countries?
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Which group was purged from the Convention/government during the Reign of Terror?
Which group was purged from the Convention/government during the Reign of Terror?
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What event led to the creation of the Republic in 1792?
What event led to the creation of the Republic in 1792?
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Who was tried for treason and executed in January 1793?
Who was tried for treason and executed in January 1793?
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Which body had veto power in the French government during the time of the Directory?
Which body had veto power in the French government during the time of the Directory?
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What was the term length for the members of the Directory?
What was the term length for the members of the Directory?
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What was the main reason for the strengthening of the executive branch under Napoleon?
What was the main reason for the strengthening of the executive branch under Napoleon?
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What was the main impact of the plebiscitary dictatorship during the First Consulate?
What was the main impact of the plebiscitary dictatorship during the First Consulate?
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Which of the following was a key factor in the French Revolution?
Which of the following was a key factor in the French Revolution?
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What was a major consequence of the French Revolution for women?
What was a major consequence of the French Revolution for women?
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What was one of the symbols of identification used to bind the French people together during the French Revolution?
What was one of the symbols of identification used to bind the French people together during the French Revolution?
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According to the Marxist interpretation, the French Revolution was primarily a struggle between which two classes?
According to the Marxist interpretation, the French Revolution was primarily a struggle between which two classes?
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What is the main reason why the Marxist interpretation of the French Revolution is invalidated by historical evidence?
What is the main reason why the Marxist interpretation of the French Revolution is invalidated by historical evidence?
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Why did the bourgeoisie lack class consciousness during the French Revolution?
Why did the bourgeoisie lack class consciousness during the French Revolution?
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What was the main catalyst for the evolution of class struggle during the French Revolution?
What was the main catalyst for the evolution of class struggle during the French Revolution?
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