41 Questions
During the French Revolution, which country experienced the Glorious Revolution?
England
Why did the Glorious Revolution occur in England?
To resolve religious conflicts
What was the outcome of the Glorious Revolution in England?
The Catholic king abdicated and was replaced by a Protestant king
Which group owned the majority of the land in France and was exempt from taxes?
Catholic Clergy
Who had the power to govern by god in the absolutist rule of France?
King
Which estate consisted of everyday people who performed various work to keep the country running?
Commoners
What was the main difference between the nobles of the robe and the nobles of the sword?
Their hereditary status
During the Ancien Regime in France, what percentage of the population lived in the countryside?
80%
What was the main reason why the nobility rejected the king's proposal for a land tax?
They didn't want to pay taxes
Which group lacked a shared class consciousness and wanted to join the higher classes instead of overthrowing them?
Bourgeois
What was the role of the Estates-General?
Advisory body
What was the main occupation in France during the Ancien Regime?
Agriculture
When was the last meeting of the Estates-General before 1789?
1614
What did Louis 16th propose as a way to address the financial crisis in France?
Imposing a land tax on the nobility
What was the purpose of the cahiers de doleances presented at the Estates-General meeting in 1789?
To express grievances
Which group declared themselves the Nationalist Assembly of People in 1789?
Third Estate
What event led to the weakening of the King's position?
Women's March on Versailles
What did the August 26 Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen emphasize?
All of the above
What was the symbolic meaning of the Women's March on Versailles?
The power and wealth of the King was not strong
Which event showed that Britain was not all powerful and demonstrated the right to freedom and self-determination?
American Revolution
According to Locke's Two Treatises of Government, what is the main idea about the justification of governments?
Governments should be founded on the consent of the governed
What was the main cause of economic hardship in France during this time period?
Excessive spending by Louis 16th
What role did the provincial parlements play in French politics during this time period?
They acted as checks and balances against the king's decisions
During the Moderate Stage of the French Revolution, the National Assembly began to restructure relations between which two entities?
The Church and the State
Which group of revolutionaries favored security, stabilization, and economic liberalism during the French Revolution?
Girondins
What was the main impact of the Constitution of France in 1791 during the Moderate Stage of the French Revolution?
Restructuring the relations between the Church and the State
During the Radical Stage of the French Revolution, France was in military conflict with which of the following countries?
Austria
Which group was purged from the Convention/government during the Reign of Terror?
Girondins
What event led to the creation of the Republic in 1792?
Imprisonment of the royal family
Who was tried for treason and executed in January 1793?
Louis XVI
Which body had veto power in the French government during the time of the Directory?
Council of Ancients
What was the term length for the members of the Directory?
5 years
What was the main reason for the strengthening of the executive branch under Napoleon?
Victorious general/fighter
What was the main impact of the plebiscitary dictatorship during the First Consulate?
Limited impact due to indirect voting
Which of the following was a key factor in the French Revolution?
The influence of ideas about popular sovereignty
What was a major consequence of the French Revolution for women?
Women were granted important civil rights
What was one of the symbols of identification used to bind the French people together during the French Revolution?
The Tricolor flag
According to the Marxist interpretation, the French Revolution was primarily a struggle between which two classes?
The bourgeoisie and the nobility
What is the main reason why the Marxist interpretation of the French Revolution is invalidated by historical evidence?
The feudal aristocracy and the capitalist bourgeoisie were not distinct economic classes
Why did the bourgeoisie lack class consciousness during the French Revolution?
The bourgeoisie were prevented from forming a generalized class consciousness
What was the main catalyst for the evolution of class struggle during the French Revolution?
The conflict between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat
Test your knowledge of the French Revolution with this quiz! Learn about the Council of 500 and Council of Ancients with veto power, the new legislative terms, and the executive body known as "The Directory." Explore the separation of powers and the 1799 Coup de Brumaire.
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