French Revolution Review

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Which of the following IS a cause of the French Revolution: The war between Napoleon and his father, The French people were upset at the democracy in place, Food shortages. Plus, rising taxes in order to pay for the king's lavish lifestyle, France's borders were expanding and French rulers were mad?

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Food shortages. Plus, rising taxes in order to pay for the king's lavish lifestyle

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Which best describes the first estate? Options: peasants, merchants, king or queen, catholic clergy or church officials

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catholic clergy or church officials

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The Estates General is a meeting that would decide if King Louis proposed taxes would pass, each estate had 1 VOTE

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a meeting that would decide if King Louis proposed taxes would pass, each estate had 1 VOTE

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Which best describes the third estate? Options: catholic church clergy, Aristocracy or nobles, bourgeoisie- working people and peasants, rich people

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bourgeoisie- working people and peasants

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Which estate had to pay taxes to the king?

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3rd

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The 2nd estate is made up of...

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nobles and artistocrats

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Which estate created the National Assembly?

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3rd

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What was the Fall of the Bastille?

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It was a large prison that was stormed by people and Paris and sparked revolts all over France.

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Why was the Fall of the Bastille important?

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In order to satisfy the people a constitutional monarchy was created.

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King Louis XIV did not support the constitutional monarchy. What happened to him?

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He was tried and found guilty for treason.