French Revolution Concepts and Events

Mr. Griggs reviews the causes of the French Revolution for the Regents exam. He discusses themes like change, nationalism, and power, and explores the impact of absolute monarchy, social inequality, economic injustice, Enlightenment ideas, and other revolutions. The video concludes with a preview of upcoming topics.

Which of the following themes is NOT associated with the French Revolution?

• Human Rights

• Technology

• Change

• Nationalism

Who was the absolute monarch of France during the French Revolution?

• King Louis XVII

• King Louis XVI

• King Louis XIV

• King Louis XV

Which estate in France was composed of the clergy?

• Fourth Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

• First Estate

What percentage of the French population did the Third Estate represent?

• 50%

• 10%

• 1%

• 98%

Which group was responsible for paying most of the taxes in France?

• First Estate

• Third Estate

• Nobility

• Second Estate

What was a major cause of economic crisis in France during the late 1700s?

• Discovery of new lands

• Lavish spending at Versailles

• Industrial Revolution

• Rise of the middle class

What was a key factor that led to increased food prices in France during the late 1780s?

• Industrial growth

• Increased exports

• Population decline

• Poor harvests

Which Enlightenment thinker is NOT mentioned as influencing the French Revolution?

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

• Diderot

• Rousseau

How did the American Revolution influence the French Revolution?

• It provided a financial model

• It offered a successful example of resisting authority

• It led to the rise of new monarchs

• It discouraged revolutionary ideas

Which event contributed to France's financial debt before the Revolution?

• Discovery of America

• Support for the American Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• Building of the Eiffel Tower