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19 Cards in this Set
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The bourgeoisie belonged to which of the following groups?
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a. The First Estate
b. The Second Estate c. the Third Estate d. the aristocracy |
C. the Third Estate
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Which of the following statements about French society before the Revolution is most accurate?
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a. The Third Estate was made up entirely of peasants.
b. The Second Estate was content with the social structure. c. There was inequality among the three estates. d. Most people belonged to the First Estate. |
C. There was inequality among the three estates.
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The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen stated that
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a. all men were born free and equal in rights.
b. all male citizens had the right to vote. c. male and female citizens were equal before the law. d. all citizens had to pay equal taxes. |
A. all men were born free and equal in rights.
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During the Enlightenment philosophers believed society should be based on or organized by.
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a. Reason
b. Faith c. Tradition d. King's law |
A. Reason
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Which of the following was NOT a problem France faced by 1789?
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A. The Third estate paid most of the taxes.
B. Poor grain harvests C. Only 50% of males could vote to elect government officials. D. Large national debt. |
C. Only 50% of males could vote to elect government officials.
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In 18th century France, an estate is best defined as.
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A. Social group based on one's occupation
B. social group based on one's money C. social club D. Fixed social rank; an order. |
D. Fixed social rank; an order.
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The body of representative of the clergy, nobility, and commoners summoned in 1789 was.
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A. Parliament.
B. Parlement. C. General Assembly. D. Estates General. |
D. Estates General.
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The National Assembly, created on June 17, 1789, at the meeting of the Estates General, was first made up almost entirely of representatives of:
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A. Commoners
B. Clergy C. Urban Workers D. Nobles |
A. Commoners
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Several days after forming the National Assembly, the members of the Assembly found themselves locked out of their meeting hall at Versailles. In response they swore the Tennis Court Oath. The main point in this oath was that the NA would not separate until:
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A. The king was removed from power.
B. Privileges of nobles and clergy were eliminated. C. An acceptable constitution was made. D. France paid all of its debts. |
C. An acceptable constitution was made.
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The National Assembly finished the "Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen" on August 27, 1789. This document was to be the introduction to the new constitution. What principle did it contain?
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A. All men are servants of God.
B. France had always been and would always be a true monarchy. C. All men are born free and equal in rights. D. The purpose of government is to guarantee all can eat. |
C. All men are born free and equal in rights.
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The Constitution of 1791 Gave the king which of the following vetos.
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A. Suspensive
B. Full |
A. Suspensive
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The Constitution of 1791 Gave the power of lawmaking and finance to.
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A. The Legislative Assembly
B. The King C. The officials chosen by the king. |
A. The Legislative Assembly.
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What was the relationship between science and the Enlightenment thinkers?
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A.Enlightenment thinkers believed society and its laws must reject science.
B. Enlightenment thinkers believed society and its laws should be based on absolute monarchies. C. Enlightenment thinkers believed society and its laws could be analyzed scientifically. D. Enlightenment thinkers believed Newton should make the laws for Society. |
C. Enlightenment thinkers believed society and its laws could be analyzed scientifically.
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Which of the following was the most important source of power for the early Industrial Revolution?
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A. The steam engine
B. Animals C. The windmill D. The Dynamo |
A. The Steam Engine
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Which of the following statements regarding workers in mines and factories during the early Industrial Revolution is true?
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A. They were allowed to form unions.
B. Their working conditions were dangerous and degrading. C. Although working condition were harsh, they were paid well. D. The British government was interested in improving their lives. |
B. Their working conditions were dangerous and degrading.
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Which of the following beliefs was part of strict laissez-faire capitalism?
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A. Government should strictly regulate businesses.
B. Government should interfere in business only to protect workers. C. All industry should be owned by the government. D. Government should not interfere in the economy. |
D. Government should not interfere in the economy.
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The Factory Act of 1833 dealt with:
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A. Safety
B. Working hours C. Preventing physical abuse of workers. D. Unions |
B. Working hours
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What was the crime Luddites were accused of?
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A. Destroying machines
B. Attacking factory owners C. Organizing strikes D. Rebelling against tyrants. |
A. Destroying machines
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What was the bottleneck in textile production at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?
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A. Sewing
B. Shearing. C. Spinning D. Weaving |
C. Spinning
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