Unit 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What were Frances economic troubles?
A
- Taxes made it impossible to conduct businesses and make a profit
- Cost of living was rising
- Bad weather years and poor harvests
- French government was in debt
2
Q
Why was French government in debt
A
- Louis XVI and Mary A. Spent extravagantly
- Support of colonies during American Revolution
3
Q
In what manner did Robespierre rule?
A
Dictator
4
Q
Which group forced Robespierre from power?
A
Fellow Revolutionaries
5
Q
Which of Frances states was not exempt from the taille?
A
Third Estate
6
Q
Which group limited constitutional monarchy as well as a Legislative Assembly?
A
National Assembly
7
Q
Which group imposed the Reign of Terror?
A
Committee of Public Safety
8
Q
What issue arose after the king called for the Estates-General to meet?
A
How many votes each estate would get
9
Q
Which documents influenced the Declaration of Rights of Man?
A
- American Constitution
- English Bill of Rights
- Declaration of Independence
