The French Revolution: A Turning Point in History

What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

• The storming of the Bastille

• The execution of King Louis XVI

• The Reign of Terror

• The signing of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

Which intellectual movement played a significant role in inspiring the French Revolution?

• The Enlightenment

• The Renaissance

• Romanticism

• The Industrial Revolution

What was the Tennis Court Oath?

• A vow by the Third Estate not to disband until a new constitution was established

• A declaration of war against the monarchy

• An agreement to abolish feudalism

• A pledge to support King Louis XVI

Which document laid the foundation for modern human rights during the French Revolution?

• The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

• The Magna Carta

• The United States Constitution

• The Napoleonic Code

What was one of the main reasons for the discontent among the French peasants leading up to the revolution?

• The burdensome feudal system

• High taxes imposed by the church

• Lack of representation in the Estates-General

• The influence of foreign powers