Revolutions Exam Review

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The first estate in pre revolutionary France was the

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Clergy

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Which of the following was a common cause of the English Civil War, American Revolution, and the French Revolution?
All sought an increase in freedom of religion,
All were fought over an increase in taxes,
All desired an immediate end of the Monarchy,
All wanted to limit the size of the military

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All were fought over an increase in taxes

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Who controlled the French Government during the Reign of Terror?

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Maximilien Robespierre

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In 1789 Louis called this legislative body for the first time in 175 years...

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The Estates General

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Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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According to John Locke what are the Natural Rights of all people?

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Life, Liberty, and Property

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Who led the only successful slave revolt in history?

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Toussaint L'Ouverture

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What most led to the growth in power and popularity of Napoleon Bonaparte?

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Military success

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What was the 1st Estate?

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The Clergy, .5% of the population

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What was the 2nd Estate?

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The Nobility, 1.5% of the population