What is the significance of Lexington and Concord?

the battles began the actual fighting of the American Revolutionary War

Which best describes the Enlightenment's impact on democracy?

inspired democratic ideas about the rights of men

In its attempts to create new order that eliminated the role of the Church in people's lives, Robespierre

pursued a policy of de-Christianization and adopted a new calendar

What 2 important events both took place in 1789?

U.S. Constitution and the French Revolution

What was the significance of the Battle of Cowpens?

victory delayed the British approach heading north

Which of the following was a major reason for the colonies decision to launch the revolution

taxation without representation

Both American and French Revolutions resulted in part because of ___

oppressive taxation that caused discontent

In 1789, King Louis XVI summoned the Estates-General primarily to

raise taxes to pay off growing debt

What was the major reason that Napoleon's Grand Empire collapsed which can be interrupted as his legacy?

French people did not want to be conquered by another dictator

What was the March to Versailles?

when 1000's of armed Parisian women descended on the palace

Which of the following was the main objective of the Constitution of 1791?

establish a constitutional monarchy

The French people supported Napoleon Bonaparte because they hoped he would ___

provide stability for the nation

Which of the following BEST summarizes why the 3rd Estate stormed the Bastille?

to get valuable gunpowder and ammunition

The British defeat at Saratoga was significant because ____

convinced France to enter the war as an ally of the United States

What was significant about the Battle of Yorktown?

General Cornwallis surrendered to the colonists

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the French Revolution?

the people of France wanted to invade Russia

Before the revolution, members of the Third Estate had ___

a higher tax burden and little political power

What impact did the Enlightenment have on colonial ideas about government?

advocated new ideas that citizens have certain natural rights

What is the significance of the "shot heard round the world"

single gun fire that began revolution for American independence

Which of the following was a factor in the rise of Napoleon?

Political instability of the Directory

Which period was known as the Great Fear?

summer of 1789 when peasants in French countrymen revolted landlords

The Committee of Public Safety was given broad powers to ___

defend France from internal threats such as enemies of the revolution

Promotion within Napoleon's new bureaucracy was ___

based on ability only, not rank or birth

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1
How were the French aristocracy taxed during the time of Louis XVI?
the paid primarily sales taxes
they were not taxed
they were taxed in proportion to total net worth
they were taxed in proportion to landholdings
2
What is the significance of Lexington and Concord?
the battles ended the American Revolution
the battles were not significant
battles convinced France to enter as an ally of the colonies
the battles began the actual fighting of the American Revolutionary War
3
The second Continental Congress approved a ___
declaration of allegiance to Britain
tax on printed documents
new colony
declaration of independence
4
Which best describes the Enlightenment's impact on democracy?
only a few democracies were impacted by Enlightenment theories
caused the downfall of some democracies
Democracy was not impacted by the Enlightenment until 1840
inspired democratic ideas about the rights of men
5
In its attempts to create new order that eliminated the role of the Church in people's lives, Robespierre
declared new national holidays celebrating French cuisine
ordered the building of new libraries and universities
that one <-
pursued a policy of de-Christianization and adopted a new calendar
6
What 2 important events both took place in 1789?
U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights
U.S. Constitution and the French Revolution
French Revolution and World War I
Civil War and Declaration of Rights
7
What was the significance of the Battle of Cowpens?
was the first battle of the American Revolutionary War
it ended the war
convinced France to enter the war on the side of the colonies
victory delayed the British approach heading north
8
Which of Napoleon's actions most contributed to his defeat?
the invasion of Russia
the war against Austria
the blockade against England
the release of the Code Civil
9
Which of the following was a major reason for the colonies decision to launch the revolution
pressure from the French government
taxation without representation
King George's insistence that the colonies send res to Parliament
their desire for a king in the "new world"
10
What is the event where British soldiers killed 5 colonists and wounded several others?
Boston Tea Party
French and Indian War
Intolerable Acts
Boston Massacre
11
Which battle marked the turning point of the war in America's favor?
Battle of Valley Forge
Battle at Saratoga
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle for New York
12
Who went on horse-back warning the Americans that the British were coming to Lexington and Concord?
Paul Revere
John Adams
George Washington
Samuel Adams
13
In the Russian campaign of 1812, Napoleon was faced with which Russian tactic?
divide-and-conquer
guerilla warfare
castling
scorched-earth policy
14
Both American and French Revolutions resulted in part because of ___
food shortages after bad harvests
interference by the church
oppressive taxation that caused discontent
problems of royal succession
15
Who led the colonists and French troops at the Battle of Yorktown?
Francis Marion
George Washington
General Cornwallis
Paul Revere
16
The first government in America gave the national government
the right amount of power
too little power
too much power
the Bill of Rights
17
In 1789, King Louis XVI summoned the Estates-General primarily to
increase the influence of the peasants
protect the privilege's of the First and Second Estates
eliminate feudal dues
raise taxes to pay off growing debt
18
What was the major reason that Napoleon's Grand Empire collapsed which can be interrupted as his legacy?
French people did not want to be conquered by another dictator
the resentment of the clergy and the plotting of accountants
Napoleon's greed and laziness within his bureaucracy
France's weak economy and the drain of Napoleon's many wars
19
What was the March to Versailles?
Louis' failed attempt to escape to Poland had failed
when Louis XVI's own army turned against him and threatened to execute him
was the parade when Louis XVI was named mayor of Paris
when 1000's of armed Parisian women descended on the palace
20
Napoleon promoted all the following reforms in Europe EXCEPT ___
abolition of slavery
religious tolerance
social reforms
new legal codes
21
Voting in the Estates General was conducted on the principle of ___
each member one vote
universal adult franchise
each Estate one vote
male adult franchise
22
The King of France at the time of the Revolution was ___
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
Nicholas II
Louis XIV
23
Which of the following was the main objective of the Constitution of 1791?
do away with feudal privileges
establish a constitutional monarchy
give equal rights to women
limit powers of the king alone
24
Which was NOT a part of the government at any point during the French Revolution?
The Council of Three Hundred
The Consulate
The Directory
The National Convention
25
Who created the Committee of Public Safety?
Louis XVI
Maximillian Robespierre
The National Convention
The Directory
26
The French people supported Napoleon Bonaparte because they hoped he would ___
adopt the ideas of the Protestant Reformation
provide stability for the nation
restore Louis XVI to power
end British control of France
27
The 2nd Estate was comprised of which social category?
nobility
bougeosie
clergy
peasantry
28
Who led the Americans at the Battle of Cowpens?
George Washington
de Lafayette
Francis Marion
Daniel Morgan
29
Which of the following BEST summarizes why the 3rd Estate stormed the Bastille?
to get valuable gunpowder and ammunition
to keep the king as a prisoner
to get oil to supply their families
to check on the tortured prisoners
30
The British defeat at Saratoga was significant because ____
convinced France to enter the war as an ally of the United States
brought Spain into the war on the side of the British
it secured Mohawk lands from attack
ended the war between the British and the United States
31
What was significant about the Battle of Yorktown?
first battle of American Revolution
event in which the first black American was killed
turning point of the war in the South
General Cornwallis surrendered to the colonists
32
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the French Revolution?
the French believed in the ideas of natural rights and reason
the French admired American success
the people of France wanted to invade Russia
the 3rd estate's desire for everyone to be taxed
33
Before the revolution, members of the Third Estate had ___
a smaller tax burden than other estates
a voice in the government equal to that of the 1st and 2nd Estates
a higher tax burden and little political power
greater political power than the Clergy
34
What impact did the Enlightenment have on colonial ideas about government?
advocated new ideas that citizens have certain natural rights
infuriated colonial leaders who rejected its principles
introduced new ideas about representative govt
taught colonists to remain loyal to the king and not to question authority
35
The Louisiana Purchase is an example of how the political geography of North America was changed by ___
the Chilean Revolution
the Napoleonic Wars
the American Revolution
the Mexican-American War
36
Who was the Frenchman who joined Washington's army and eventually led a command?
Cornwallis
Lafayette
Hamilton
Bonaparte
37
What is the significance of the "shot heard round the world"
was a shot that many people had to get to prevent sickness
up to as many as 11 people were killed with that one bullet
began the Civil War in America
single gun fire that began revolution for American independence
38
Which of the following was a factor in the rise of Napoleon?
Fall of the Jacobin government
national forces
Robespierre's Reign of Terror
Political instability of the Directory
39
Which period was known as the Great Fear?
1793-1794 when Robespierre systematically killed more than 15000 activists
summer of 1789 when peasants in French countrymen revolted landlords
1797-1799 when the corrupt Directory ruled dictatorially
1786-1789 when it was clear France's economic situation was dire
40
The first American form of government was the ___
Constitution
Congress
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
41
The Committee of Public Safety was given broad powers to ___
protect the Paris Commune from thieves
drain all the canals
restore the Brussels
defend France from internal threats such as enemies of the revolution
42
Who was the leader of the Sons of Liberty?
Samuel Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Paul Revere
George Washington
43
Promotion within Napoleon's new bureaucracy was ___
based on height
based on ability only, not rank or birth
designed to benefit nobility and keep middle class from ranking up
given to those Napoleon favored, but taken away from those he didn't
44
All of the following inspired the French Revolution EXCEPT ___
heavy taxation by the crown
the American success opposing the British
Enlightenment philosophy about human rights
a passive peasantry

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