French Revolution Exam Review

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What event inspired the French people to overthrow the Bourbon monarchy?

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The American Revolution

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Why did the French people see the monarchy as corrupt and out of touch?

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the monarchy lived in luxury while common people suffered

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The social caste system that made up the smallest portion of the French population was:

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The First Estate

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Where did the 3rd estate meet after being locked out of the meeting room?

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The Tennis Court

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The event that marked the end of the French Revolution was:

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The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

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The Jacobins during the French Revolution were led by:

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Maximilien Robespierre

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The final battle of the Napoleonic Wars was: The Battle of Leipzig, The Battle of Waterloo, The Battle of Austerlitz, The Battle of Borodino

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The Battle of Waterloo

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What was the purpose of the Congress of Vienna?

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to restore balance of power in Europe after the Napoleonic Wars

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The social caste system that made up the highest ranking officials of the French monarchy was known as:

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The Second Estate (Nobility)

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The queen of France during the reign of Louis XIV was:

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Marie Antoinette