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The French Revolution Begins (Q)

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The clergy comprised the wealthy First Estate, with members of noble descent in particular having a great deal of power. What was the source of the clergy's wealth?

family money

tithes

donations from the king

savings from paying low taxes
Tithes
Which best describes what France's Old Regime was?

an economic system

rule by the monarchy

the estates

a social and political system
a social and political system
Montesquieu believed that government power should be divided between different branches, much like the executive, legislative, and judicial branches in the United States. He believed that this division promoted liberty and justice. What else does the separation of powers do?

It prevents one branch from gaining too much power.

It stops each branch from dominating the others.

It makes sure that there is no overlap between the work of the branches.

It facilitates cooperation between the branches.
It prevents one branch from gaining too much power.
The Declaration of Independence and the Declaration of the Rights of Man are similar because they both

were written in an attempt to destroy a monarchy.

stated that governments must be responsible.

were written to call attention to weak governments.

stated that people should be able to enjoy liberty.
stated that people should be able to enjoy liberty
Why was Louis XVI considered ineffectual?

He decreased the taxes on the aristocracy.

He failed to respond to the needs of the people
.
He supported the US in the American Revolution.

He was advised only by the clergy.
He failed to respond to the needs of the people.
Which group paid the least in taxes under the Old Regime?

the aristocracy

the merchants

the bourgeoisie

the peasants
the aristocracy
What was one advantage of being a member of the Second Estate?

having access to the king

being a small part of the population

being able to participate in business or trade

having extensive privileges
having extensive privileges
Under the Old Regime, the people of France belonged to one of three estates. What was the basis of these divisions?

occupation

wealth

social class

religion
social class
Jean-Jacques Rousseau believed that there were two types of inequality: natural or physical inequality and moral or political inequality. Which is an example of moral or political inequality?

being elderly

being weakened by disease

having great strength of character

having more power than others
having more power than others
On July 14, 1789, French citizens unhappy with the failed government reforms stormed the Bastille, a medieval fortress prison. What has this event come to represent in French history?

reform

liberty

equality

justice
liberty
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