Question

review: political revolutio

1. what were the key issues that sparked the french revolution? circle two

correct answers.
a desire to replace catholicism with
protestantism
high taxes placed on the people
the kings changes to laws without
the unequal distribution of power in
consulting the legislature
society
questions 19-22 are about the significance of events or developments in france. write
the letter for each event from the answer bank next to the correct description.
answer bank
a) national assembly
b) the convention
c) declaration of the rights of man and
d) napoleonic code
of the citizen

1. ended the practice of having three separate social classes and said everyone was

equal

1. included laws that protected individual rights and property rights
2. made reforms such as ending feudalism, establishing a constitutional monarchy, and

forcing the french catholic church to cut ties with rome

1. established the first republic (but allowed extreme violence in the beginning)

Explanation:

• For question 19: The National Assembly played a role in ending the three - estate system.
• For question 20: The Napoleonic Code had laws regarding individual and property rights.
• For question 21: The National Assembly carried out reforms like ending feudalism.
• For question 22: The Convention established the first republic.

Answer:

1. A
2. D
3. A
4. B