How did the Reign of Terror get its name?

French revolutionaries began killing all of their enemies

Why was the storming of the Bastille so important?

It made the king realize he had lost power over the people

What effect did the American Revolution have on the French Revolution?

It made democracy popular, and helped bankrupt France

Which idea is most closely associated with the Age of Enlightenment?

Absolute monarchy denies average citizens basic rights

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1
An absolute monarchy is most similar to which form of government?
A dictatorship
A socialist state
A republic
A democracy
2
Place the following events in sequence
A, B, C
A, C, B
C, B, A
C, A, B
3
How did the Reign of Terror get its name?
French revolutionaries began killing all of their enemies
The King of France tried to end the revolution with violence
French revolutionaries did acts of terror in other countries
Europe's kings were terrified that their people would rebel
4
The rule of Napoleon Bonaparte was most similar to:
A democracy
A republic
A socialist state
A dictatorship
5
The National Assembly was most similar to:
The Supreme Court of the U.S.
The U.S. Congress
The National Council of Churches
The United Nations
6
Why was the storming of the Bastille so important?
It freed manly political prisoners
It made the king realize he had lost power over the people
It was Napoleon's first important military victory
It resulted in the death of King Louis XVI
7
What effect did the American Revolution have on the French Revolution?
Led France to establish a government with 3 branches
Led France to grant freedom to their colonies in Americas
It made democracy popular, and helped bankrupt France
It caused France to declare war on England
8
Which person might have been a member of the Third Estate?
A country doctor
A Catholic priest
A wealthy duke
The son of the King
9
Which term best describes conditions in Paris prior to the French Revolution?
Tranquil
Optimistic
Carefree
Chaotic
10
Which idea is most closely associated with the Age of Enlightenment?
Absolute monarchy denies average citizens basic rights
A king has every right to ignore the will of the people
The only path to freedom is through violent revolution
Religious leaders should play a major role in government

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