W.05: The French Revolution

Which of the following was an impact of the American Revolution on the French Revolution?

• Inspiration and example

• Social conflicts

• Economic factors

• Enlightenment political thought

What effect did France's financial support for the American Revolution have on its own economy?

• Improved France's fiscal situation

• Had no significant effect

• Worsened France's fiscal situation

• Helped reduce the national debt

Which of the following is NOT a main cause of the French Revolution mentioned in the text?

• The American Revolution

• Economic factors

• The Industrial Revolution

• Political thought of the Enlightenment

What did the French soldiers who fought in the American Revolution bring back?

• Revolutionary ideas

• Economic resources

• New technologies

• Political alliances

Which of the following estates in French society was burdened with heavy taxes and had little political power?

• The First Estate

• The Second Estate

• The Third Estate

• The Fourth Estate

What was one of the main grievances of the Third Estate in France?

• They had too much political power.

• They were excluded from significant political influence and bore the brunt of taxation.

• They were given too many privileges.

• They were exempt from taxes.

Which group in French society sought greater political power and economic opportunities, influenced by Enlightenment ideas?

• The clergy

• The nobility

• The bourgeoisie

• The peasants

What was a significant cause of the financial crisis in France before the Revolution?

• Excessive taxation of the First Estate

• Decades of war, lavish spending by the monarchy, and the costs of supporting the American Revolution

• Overproduction of goods

• Lack of trade with other countries

What was one of the main reasons the tax system was considered highly regressive and inefficient in France before the revolution?

• The Third Estate was largely exempt from taxes.

• The First and Second Estates were largely exempt from taxes.

• The tax system was fair and equal for all estates.

• The First and Second Estates paid the most taxes.

What was a significant consequence of poor harvests in the late 1780s in France?

• Decreased bread prices and increased wealth.

• Increased bread prices and widespread hunger.

• Increased bread prices and decreased revolutionary sentiment.

• Decreased bread prices and political stability.