Revolutions and Nationalism LiveLesson Test

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What happened on July 14, Bastille Day?

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A mob stormed a prison looking for gunpowder.

Answer explanation

On July 14, 1789, a mob stormed the Bastille prison in search of gunpowder, marking a pivotal event in the French Revolution. The other events listed occurred at different times, making the correct answer solely about the storming of the prison.

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About what percentage of France's population belonged to the Third Estate?

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98

Answer explanation

About 98% of France's population belonged to the Third Estate, which included commoners and was the largest social class, contrasting with the privileged First and Second Estates.

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Which group most strongly embraced the ideals and principles of the Enlightenment?

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the bourgeoisie

Answer explanation

The bourgeoisie, as the emerging middle class, strongly embraced Enlightenment ideals such as reason, individualism, and secularism, seeking to challenge the traditional authority of the nobility and promote social and political reforms.

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What was the tax system in France like before the French Revolution?

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The members of the Third Estate paid almost all of the taxes.

Answer explanation

In the years before the French Revolution, the Third Estate, which included commoners, bore the brunt of taxation, while the nobility and clergy were largely exempt. Thus, the correct choice is that the members of the Third Estate paid almost all of the taxes.

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Which goal was NOT stated in the "slogan of the Revolution"? liberty, equality, justice, brotherhood

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justice

Answer explanation

The slogan of the Revolution emphasized liberty, equality, and brotherhood. Justice, while important, was not explicitly included in the slogan, making it the correct answer as the goal that was NOT stated.

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Which document stated that "men are born and remain free and equal in rights"?

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Declaration of the Rights of Man

Answer explanation

The phrase "men are born and remain free and equal in rights" is from the Declaration of the Rights of Man, a fundamental document of the French Revolution that outlines individual and collective rights.

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Which group imposed the Reign of Terror?

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the Committee of Public Safety

Answer explanation

The Reign of Terror was imposed by the Committee of Public Safety, which was established during the French Revolution to protect the republic from internal enemies and manage the war effort.

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During the Reign of Terror, who was safe from the guillotine?

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no one

Answer explanation

During the Reign of Terror, no one was truly safe from the guillotine. The atmosphere of paranoia led to the execution of many, including revolutionaries and former allies, demonstrating that anyone could fall victim.

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What was Napoleon able to accomplish during peacetime?

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He set up government-run public schools, a comprehensive system of laws, and established a fairer tax code.

Answer explanation

During peacetime, Napoleon established government-run public schools, created a comprehensive system of laws, and implemented a fairer tax code. Therefore, all of the above accomplishments are true.

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What is the approximate distance, in miles, between Paris and London?

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200

Answer explanation

The approximate distance between Paris and London is about 200 miles. This is a commonly accepted figure for the distance between these two major cities.