The French Revolution

Question 1

A ruler having total control of the government and the people is called…

Answer 1

Absolute Monarch

Question 2

Who was ruling France during the French Revolution?

Answer 2

Kind Louis and Marie Antoinette

Question 3

Name 3 reasons that caused the French Revolution.

Answer 3

1. The misspending of money
2. Food shortage due to bad weather
3. Involvement in Unnecessary wars and nothing to show for them
4. Unfair tax system

Question 4

How was France divided during the French Revolution?

Answer 4

• First estate
• Second estate
• Third estate

Question 5

The dramatic change in the way something works or is organized is called…

Answer 5

Revolution

Question 6

What % did the 1st estate make up of the French population?

Answer 6

1%

Question 7

What % did the 2nd estate make up of the French population?

Answer 7

2%

Question 8

What & did the 3rd estate make up of the French population?

Answer 8

97%

Question 9

Which estate paid most of the taxes?

Answer 9

3rd Estate

Question 10

How long did French rulers have their positions?

Answer 10

For life

Question 11

True/False

Nobles and clergy wanted to keep their privileged lifestyle after the Estates General meeting.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

True/False
The middle class hoped for a new queen and king out of the Estates General meeting.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Who made up the crowd that marched to Versailles?

Answer 13

Women- Many of which were called “Fish Ladies” because of where they worked.

Question 14

What was the purpose of the March to Versailles?

Answer 14

To convince Kind Louis to make changes and allow for people to be able to gain access to food again.

Question 15

What was the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen?

Answer 15

List of rules/rights for the people of France

Question 16

What is a claim?

Answer 16

Topic sentence of a writing document that gives direction to what the paper will be about