French Rev Gallery Walk- Classwork Quiz

What belief did King Louis XVI hold about his right to be king?

• Popular sovereignty

• Divine right

• Social contract

• Meritocracy

What was the relationship between the French and British during the American Revolutionary War?

• Allies

• Rivals

• Neutral

• Partners

Who was the king of France during the American Revolutionary War?

• King Louis XIV

• King Louis XV

• King Louis XVI

• King Louis XVII

What did King Louis XVI realize about France's financial situation?

• It was prosperous

• It was stable

• It was in severe debt

• It was improving.

What was a contributing factor to France's financial crisis under King Louis XVI?

• Corrupt tax system

• Decrease in population

• Agricultural boom

• Technological advancements

What does the chart titled 'PRICES ON THE RISE 1726-1789' illustrate?

• Increase in population

• Increase in prices of goods

• Decrease in agricultural production

• Decrease in trade

By what percentage did wheat prices outpace farmers' incomes during the period 1726-1789?

• 10%

• 16%

• 50%

• 66%

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) First Estate

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(b) Second Estate

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(c) Third Estate

• Nobles

• Bourgeoisie

• Wealthy Merchants

• Priests

• Kings

• Farmers

• Bakers

This was the promise where members of the 3rd Estate swore to make the king meet their demands.

Place the correct description labels on the three estates of French society

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

pay taxes to their lord, king & Chruch

Aristocrats

97% of the population

had near complete control of peasants

Clergy

1% of population

2% of the population

forced to complete military service