French Revolution and Napoleon

What significant event happened in 1795 involving Great Britain?

• Seizure of the Cape Colony in South Africa

• The Battle of Waterloo

• The storming of the Bastille

• The War of 1812

Which colony gained independence in 1804?

• Mexico

• South Africa

• Saint Domingue

• China

What did the Third Estate consist of?

• 97% of the population

• 50% of the population

• 10% of the population

• 2% of the population

What was one of the factors that contributed to the desire for change in France?

• Strong leadership

• Enlightenment ideas

• Economic prosperity

• Stable government

What type of clothing did Marie Antoinette introduce?

• Tight-fitting silk dresses

• Loose cotton dresses

• Heavy woolen gowns

• Elaborate velvet robes

What was the role of Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès in the National Assembly?

• He opposed the National Assembly

• He was a clergyman sympathetic to the Third Estate

• He was a military leader

• He was a foreign diplomat

What was the main reason for the Parisian women's march on Versailles in October 1789?

• To demand lower taxes

• To protest against the king's policies

• To demand bread

• To support the king

What was the relationship between the king and the people after the women's march?

• It improved significantly

• It marked a turning point

• It remained unchanged

• It worsened drastically

What did the assembly declare about Church officials and priests?

• They should be elected by the people

• They should be paid as state officials

• They should be independent of the state

• They should be exiled

What was one of the reasons for the assembly's actions regarding the Church?

• To increase religious influence

• To pay off France's debt

• To expand Church lands

• To promote Catholicism