French Rev Causes

The 1st estate was made up of ___________.

• nobility (King/Royal family)

• Middle class individuals

• peasants (farmers)

• the clergy (leaders of the church)

Out of all taxes collected, what percent was collected from the 3rd estate?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

Which of the following wars helped to inspire the French Revolution?

• Russian Revolution

• War of 1812

• Hundred Years War

• American Revolution

The Third Estate was made up what percent of France's population?

• 97%

• 50%

• 25%

• 3%

Why did many people say the voting in the Estates General was unfair?

• each estate got the same number of votes

• each estate voted proportionally

• there was no voting

• the King got two votes

What is one reason why Louis XVI was disliked by the French people?

• His strong leadership and decisive actions

• His constant donations to 3rd estate

• His refusal to participate in the American Revolution

• His extravagant lifestyle

Which of the following events inspired the French Revolution the most?

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Enlightenment

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Black Death

What cause of the French Revolution is represented by this image?

• Economic crisis

• Weak leadership of the monarchy

• Unequal social class system

• Inspiration from the Enlightenment

Which of the following did NOT increase the French debt before the French Revolution?

• Palace of Versailles

• Seven Years War

• Fur trade in North America

• Supporting American Revolution

Which of the following did NOT lead to famine in France?

• Bad harvest

• French Peasant strike of 1787

• 2nd estate's lifestyle

• Inflation