Question

base your answer to question 12 on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.
mothers, daughters, sisters, representatives of the nation all, are demanding to be incorporated into the national assembly. being of the opinion that ignorance, oblivion or mistrust of the rights of women are the sole causes of public misery and of the corruption of governments, they have resolved to expound set forth the natural, inalienable and sacred rights of women in a solemn declaration so that this declaration, constantly before the body of society, will always remind them of their rights and duties. the actions of women and men will be comparable at all times with the aims of political institutions, thereby becoming more respected, and womens demands, founded henceforth on simple and incontestable principles, shall revolve around upholding the constitution, morality and happiness of all.
source: olympe de gouges, declaration of the rights of woman and of the female citizen, 1791

1. what problem did olympe de gouges hope to directly address with this passage?

(1) oppressive rule by kings believing in divine right
(2) exclusion of women from political reforms
(3) threat posed by foreign enemies
(4) extensive debts accumulated during the war
base your answers to questions 13 and 14 on the headlines below and on your knowledge of social studies.
headlines of the 18th century
a. \economic uncertainty grips society\
b. \king ignores equal representation for all\
c. \king executed, terror begins\
d. \tax system seen as unfair\

1. which claim about the french revolution is best supported by the information included in these headlines?

(1) the revolution was unexpected as the estates general met regularly.
(2) king louis xvi was killed because of his belief in consent of the governed.
(3) the revolutionary spirit grew out of frustration with the old regime government.
(4) nobility and clergy were the only victims of the terror.

1. which headline is most closely associated with the radical stage of the french revolution?

(1) a
(2) b
(3) c
(4) d

1. maximilien robespierre and the jacobins are best known for

(1) instituting the reign of terror.
(2) protecting freedom of religion.
(3) supporting the reign of king louis xvi.
(4) sending french troops to fight in the american revolution.

Explanation:

• Question 12: The passage emphasizes women's demand to be incorporated into the national assembly and the need to uphold women's rights. This directly relates to the exclusion of women from political reforms.
• Question 13: Headlines like "King Ignores Equal Representation For All" and "Tax System Seen As Unfair" show frustration with the Old Regime (government), which supports the claim that the revolutionary spirit grew out of frustration with the Old Regime.
• Question 14: The radical stage of the French Revolution is associated with extreme measures. "King Executed, Terror Begins" is most closely related to this stage.
• Question 15: Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins are best known for instituting the Reign of Terror.

Answer:

• 12. (2) exclusion of women from political reforms
• 13. (3) The revolutionary spirit grew out of frustration with the Old Regime [government].
• 14. (3) C
• 15. (1) instituting the Reign of Terror.