French Revolution

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The French Revolution was inspired by _______________ thinkers.

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Enlightenment

Front

Which estate did the nobles belong to?

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2nd Estate

Front

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

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97 percent

Front

Which estate did the clergy belong to?

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1st Estate

Front

Which group made up the vast majority of French society?

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Third Estate

Front

Who were the bourgeoisie?

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The middle class professionals

Front

Which of the following wars helped to inspire the French Revolution? The American Civil War, The French and Indian War, American Revolution, The Seven Years War

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American Revolution

Front

Which of the following was a reason why France was nearly bankrupt?
Options:
The king lowered taxes
The king took their money to create jobs
The king spent the taxes on wars and himself
They had fought against the Americans in the revolution

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The king spent the taxes on wars and himself

Front

What violent event is considered the beginning of the French Revolution?

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Storming of the Bastille

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What charter, passed by the National Assembly, officially destroyed the inequality of the Old Regime?

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The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen