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French Revolution Review

Dive into the heart of the French Revolution by examining key statements from figures of the time. A bakery owner in Paris laments high taxes while a wealthy noble enjoys life's luxuries tax-free. Understand how Enlightenment ideas shaped the revolution, highlighting the call for equality and citizen rights. Discover the economic struggles that fueled unrest, from rising bread prices to the extravagant spending of the monarchy. Learn about the transformation of the Third Estate into the National Assembly and the pivotal actions that sparked the uprising, like the storming of the Bastille.

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French Revolution Review

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  1. French Revolution Review

  2. Who said it? “I am well educated. I own a bakery in Paris, but I pay most of my income in taxes. I can hardly afford to feed my family.” A. Louis • First Estate • Second Estate • Third Estate

  3. Who said it? “I love to go hunting. It is more interesting than working or running the country.” • Louis • First Estate • Second Estate • Third Estate

  4. Who said it? “I am rich, and I don’t have to pay any taxes. Life is good!” • Louis • First Estate • Second Estate • Third Estate

  5. These Enlightenment Ideas helped cause the French Revolution • People are naturally bad. • God gave King Louis his power. • Every person is born free and should be treated equally.

  6. What economic problems caused the French Revolution? • The church had to pay too many taxes. • People could not afford to buy bread. • Nobles could no longer afford to start new businesses.

  7. Who spent France’s money on clothes, jewelry, and gambling? • Rich nobles • King Louis • Queen Marie Antoinette

  8. What was the new name of the Third Estate? • Bourgeoisie • National Assembly • Third Tier

  9. Where did the National Assembly write its new constitution? • Tennis Court • Assembly Hall • Legislature

  10. What new constitution promised rights, freedom, and equality to all? • The Declaration of Freedom • The Declaration of Enlightenment Ideas • The Declaration of the Rights of Man

  11. Where did the citizens find gun powder to start the revolution? • The Bastille • The Palace • The Tennis Court

  12. Why did the French women invade (storm) Versailles? • They wanted more taxes. • They could not afford to feed their children. • They could not afford new homes.

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