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A New Era Dawns

A New Era Dawns. Mr. White’s World History. Question #1. Which of these best describes the ultimate fate of Louis XVI? He was eventually fully reinstated as King of France He was allowed to rule as a King, but with limited powers

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A New Era Dawns

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  1. A New Era Dawns Mr. White’s World History

  2. Question #1 • Which of these best describes the ultimate fate of Louis XVI? • He was eventually fully reinstated as King of France • He was allowed to rule as a King, but with limited powers • He was executed by guillotine, along with Queen Marie Antoinette • He escaped from France and lived in exile

  3. Question #2 • Which of these best describes the reaction of other European royalty to what was happening to Louis XVI? • Concern; many European leaders decided to grant more freedom to their citizens • Worry and anger; European leaders threatened to invade France if Louis or his family was harmed • Support; many felt that Louis had acted badly and deserved what he got • Negotiation; many European leaders offered to settle the dispute peacefully between Louis and the people

  4. Question #3 • During the Reign of Terror, the French government sought to create a “Republic of Virtue.” One of the democratic reforms that the government introduced was: • Universal elementary education • Different tax levels based on nobility and class • Endorsing Catholicism as the religion of the nation • Taking the vote away from women

  5. Question #4 • In this system known as the levee en masse, members of the armed forces were: • Recruited only from the noble, rich members of society • Recruited only from the peasantry and poor members of society • Chosen for service based on their abilities and merit • Recruited from all areas of society, regardless of class

  6. Question #5 • The Jacobins were the radical group in the French government who supported: • Bringing back King Louis XVI, with limited powers • Expanding revolutionary changes in ways that would create big changes • Limiting the reforms of the French government • Working with nations such as Great Britain, Prussia, and Austria to develop a constitution

  7. Question #6 • Napoleon’s success as a military leader and popularity allowed him to: • Conquer Russia • Assist the government of France in reforming the country through democratic measures • Seize power and become emperor of the French • Win election as the president of France

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