The French Revolution
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Which social class in French society held important official positions and had special powers and privileges?

  • The clergy
  • The bourgeoisie
  • The nobility (correct)
  • The peasants

Who were the middle-class people of wealth in French society?

  • The nobility
  • The peasants
  • The bourgeoisie (correct)
  • The clergy

Which social class in French society resented the constant demands for taxes to support the king and his government?

  • The clergy
  • The bourgeoisie (correct)
  • The nobility
  • The peasants

During the French Revolution, what happened to the Church estates?

<p>They were confiscated and released to more productive management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was a pre-eminent figure of the early French Revolution?

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

What marked the transition from conservative radicalism to a new Legislative Assembly in France?

<p>The death of Mirabeau (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the October days, the Parisian people marched to Versailles to protest against high food prices because they were afraid of

<p>a shortage of bread (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the noble titles in France after the October days?

<p>They were abolished (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the king in the new constitutional monarchy?

<p>His approval was needed to make the decisions of the Assembly fully legal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the French Revolution, which country threatened retribution if any harm befell the French royal family?

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

When did France declare war on Austria during the French Revolution?

<p>April 20th, 1792 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the first day of the French Republic during the French Revolution?

<p>The September Massacres (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the 18th century, why was there a pervasive sense of unease in Europe regarding the increase in the number of poor people?

<p>Agriculture did not employ enough people, and there were little other jobs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the societal roles of women during the Enlightenment in Europe?

<p>They were supposed to be silent, obedient, subservient, modest, and chaste (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some common themes in the pop culture of the upper and middle classes in 18th century Europe?

<p>Spending time in cafes and salons, listening to music and poetry, and discussing ideas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event is considered the effective end of the legal authority of the old monarchical order in France?

<p>The Tennis Court Oath (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event is regarded as a symbol of the oppressive order of the ancien regime in France?

<p>The Storming of the Bastille (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Cahiers de Doleances in France?

<p>To draw up statements of grievances (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of people gained power during the transition from monarchy to the third estate?

<p>The educated and affluent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Declaration of the Rights of Man assert?

<p>The inalienable rights of the individual (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of government?

<p>To protect the rights of the people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Assembly abolish on August 4th, 1789?

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

What did the commoners believe about nobles who profited from the works of others?

<p>They were enemies of social change (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the peasants do during the Great Fear?

<p>Attack castles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the commoners believe about feudal lords?

<p>They were enemies of social change (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the beginning of the October days during the French Revolution?

<p>The protest of Parisian women against high food prices at Versailles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the National Assembly during the French Revolution?

<p>To write a constitution and establish a new form of government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were the nobles and clergy apprehensive during the French Revolution?

<p>They feared the loss of their privileges and the potential for violence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Jacobins and what were their political beliefs?

<p>The Jacobins were a radical political club in Paris during the French Revolution. They advocated for radical reform and supported the working class in politics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the main differences between the Girondins and the Jacobins?

<p>The Girondins were a moderate political group that did not support extending political rights to the working class, while the Jacobins were much more radical and supported the working class in politics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did legalism break down into state terrorism during the French Revolution?

<p>After 1792, legalism increasingly broke down into state terrorism by the Committee of Public Safety. Those who disagreed with policies were brought before the revolutionary tribunal and were either forced into submission or executed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the reasons for the mounting concern and tension in Europe during the French Revolution?

<p>The reasons for the mounting concern and tension in Europe during the French Revolution include the declaration of Alsace as French territory, the annexation of Avignon by its inhabitants, and the threat of retribution from the Austrian Emperor and Prussian king if any harm befell the French royal family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the effects of the War of the First Coalition on France?

<p>The effects of the War of the First Coalition on France include factional infighting among politicians, an increase in French expansionism, and a fiercely national response from the French.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the events that led to the establishment of the French Republic during the French Revolution.

<p>The events that led to the establishment of the French Republic during the French Revolution include the armed insurrection by the Jacobins on the Tuileries Palace, the imprisonment of the royal family, the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly, and the abolition of the monarchy by the Convention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the social classes in French society during the period of the French Revolution?

<p>The social classes in French society during the period of the French Revolution were: 1. King and Nobility 2. Clergy 3. Bourgeoise 4. Peasants 5. Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the powers and privileges of the nobility in French society?

<p>The nobility held important official positions, had special powers and privileges, and could demand services or taxes from those under them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the rights and privileges of the clergy in French society?

<p>The clergy, especially the rich and influential ones like bishops, had special rights and privileges and were governed by special church laws, not state laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the rights and privileges of the bourgeoise in French society?

<p>The bourgeoise, the middle-class people of wealth, could buy public offices and use their positions to make money for themselves. The richest of them could buy their way into the nobility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What values were asserted during the French Revolution?

<p>The equality of all men, sovereignty of the people, inalienable rights of the individual to liberty, property, security and resistance to oppression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the government during the French Revolution?

<p>To protect the inalienable rights of the individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what was considered the sole cause of public misfortunes and government corruption?

<p>The ignorance, forgetfulness or contempt of the rights of man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the rights of citizens in terms of participation in the formation of laws?

<p>All citizens have the right to participate themselves, or through representatives in the formation of laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the basis for citizens' admissibility to public offices, positions, and employment?

<p>Virtues and talents, not status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Assembly abolish on August 4th, 1789?

<p>Many feudal rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the commoners believe about nobles who profited from the works of others?

<p>They believed they were enemies to social change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Tennis Court Oath and why was it significant?

<p>The Tennis Court Oath was a vow taken by the deputies of the third estate and sympathetic members of the other estates on June 20th, 1789. They swore not to dissolve until France had a constitution and pledged to reassemble whenever necessary. It was significant because it represented the assertion of the National Assembly's authority over the king and marked a turning point in the French Revolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the storming of the Bastille and what were its consequences?

<p>The storming of the Bastille on July 14th, 1789 was triggered by the belief that it held unjustly imprisoned individuals and weapons that could be used against the people. Its consequences included the fall of a symbol of the oppressive ancien regime, the transfer of political power to the streets of Paris, and the eventual establishment of July 14th as a national French holiday.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen and why was it significant?

<p>The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, approved on August 26, 1789, was a statement of the aims of the French Revolution. It addressed specific abuses of the ancien regime and outlined political and social rights. It was significant because it became the preamble to the French Constitution of 1791 and influenced 19th-century liberal thought.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the reasons for the pervasive sense of unease in Europe in the 18th century regarding the increase in the number of poor people?

<p>The reasons for the pervasive sense of unease in Europe in the 18th century regarding the increase in the number of poor people included: the number of people available to work exceeded the available jobs, agriculture did not employ enough people, taxation and feudal duties were heavy, clergy and nobles were exempt from taxes, French peasants had to pay taxes levied by royalty, peasants had to pay the landowner to cultivate the land, and small farmers were forced out of less profitable small holdings by rich landowners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the societal roles and experiences of women during the Enlightenment in Europe?

<p>During the Enlightenment in Europe, women's societal roles did not change much. They were expected to be silent, obedient, subservient, modest, and chaste. Women of the lower classes often worked as servants in wealthy households and received little pay, while suffering physical and sexual abuse. However, Catholic convents provided a rare opportunity for women to hold positions of power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the challenges and practices related to marriage, children, and parenting in the 18th century?

<p>During the 18th century, people married late and infant mortality was high. Children faced various challenges such as childhood illnesses, accidents, and physical abuse. Parenting practices such as swaddling and tight bonnets were condemned. In the upper class, wet nurses were commonly used as breastfeeding was considered crude. Children were considered important for carrying on the family's legacy, but were often treated with indifference and received little care or affection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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