The French Revolution Begins

Multiple Choice

Which estate in pre-revolutionary France bore the greatest tax burden, and how did this affect their feelings about society?

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

• Royal Family

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a cause of unrest in France in the 1700s?

• Enlightenment ideas questioning society

• Economic troubles and tax burden

• Strong and effective leadership

• Weak leadership by Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Open Ended

Explain how the Estates-General contributed to the division of the French population.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the National Assembly is/are correct?

• It was formed by the Third Estate.

• It marked the end of the monarchy in France.

• It was created to support the king's policies.

• It began the era of representative government in France.

Multiple Choice

What event is celebrated on July 14th in France, and why is it significant to the French Revolution?

• The Tennis Court Oath; it marked the first constitution

• The Storming of the Bastille; it symbolized the people's uprising

• The formation of the National Assembly; it ended the monarchy

• The Estates-General meeting; it united all estates

Multiple Choice

What were the main actions taken by peasants and women during the Great Fear, and how did these actions contribute to the change of power in France?

• Peasants terrorized nobles and women rioted over bread prices, leading to the king's departure from Versailles.

• Peasants supported the nobility and women demanded lower taxes, resulting in peace.

• Peasants and women formed a new government, immediately ending the monarchy.

• Peasants and women left France, causing the National Assembly to dissolve.

Multiple Choice

Based on the information in the table, which estate bore the greatest tax burden in pre-revolutionary France?

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

• Nobility