French Rev

Question 1

The ideas of Enlightenment philosophers were based on

Answer 1

Faith in human reason

Question 2

In the late 1700s, which situation in France is considered a cause of the other three?

Answer 2

unfair policies of taxation

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes the Old Regime in France?

Answer 3

the burden of taxation fell almost entirely on the 3rd estate

Question 4

A study of revolutions would most likely lead to the conclusion that pre-Revolutionary governments

Answer 4

fail to meet the political and economic needs of their people

Question 5

Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins are best known for

Answer 5

instituting the reign of terror

Question 6

Under the Old Regime in France, the burden of taxation fell mostly on the

Answer 6

commoners

Question 7

“The French Revolution is most important for having changed subjects to citizens.” This statement emphasizes the shift from

Answer 7

divine right rule to people’s participation in government