Unit 6: Revolutions and Reforms

Before the revolution in France, members of the Third Estate had

• a smaller tax burden than the other estates

• greater political influence than the clergy

• a voice in government equal to that of the First and Second Estates

• a high tax burden and little political power

Commoners-the bourgeoisie, professionals, peasants, and urban populace-made up which estate in France?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

The Congress of Vienna

• was responsible for democracy throughout Europe

• redrew the map of Europe, and restored the monarchy.

• developed France after the war

• installed Napoleon back into office after Elba

In 1792, the National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy and declare France

• dissolved.

• bankrupt.

• a nation.

• a republic.

In 1793 King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette were

• saved from the Robespierre.

• executed.

• deported to England.

• returned to the throne.

The leader of the Reign of Terror & the Committee of Public Safety was

• Marie Antoinette.

• Olympe de Gouges.

• Maximilien Robespierre.

• Dr. Joseph Guillotin.

Which of the following made up 1% of the French population, and included clergy?

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

• Middle Class

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the French Revolution?

• An unfair tax system among the Estates

• Government debt from wars

• An increase in the cost of living

• Frequent attacks from the British

Which goal was NOT stated in the "slogan of the Revolution"?

• Liberty

• Equality

• Justice

• Brotherhood

Which group imposed the Reign of Terror?

• The Second Coalition

• The Committee of Public Safety

• The National Assembly

• The King's Swiss guard