10 Questions
What percentage of the French population did the Nobility and Aristocracy make up in the 1700s?
2%
Which group in France was supportive of Enlightenment ideas?
The Bourgeoisie
What was one of the responsibilities of the Clergy in France during the 1700s?
Providing education to the people
What percentage of the land did the Clergy own in France during the 1700s?
10%
Who paid the most taxes in France during the 1700s?
The Third Estate
What percentage of the population consisted of peasants?
80%
Why was Marie Antoinette unpopular with the French people?
She was from the Austrian Royal family
What was the main reason for the French people's inspiration during the French Revolution?
Inspiration from the American Revolution
What was the main reason for the increasing debt of the French government?
Borrowing money to help American colonies
What was the main demand of the Third Estate during the Estates General?
They demanded that they all meet together and each delegate receive one vote
Review the events and causes of the French Revolution in the late 1700s. This quiz covers the historical context and key factors that led to the revolution. Test your knowledge of this pivotal event in European history.
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