The French Revolution

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1. What is the correct order of the assemblies?
National Assembly, Convention, Directory
Convention, Directory, National Assembly
National Assembly, Legislative Assembly, Directory
Convention, National Assembly, Directory
2. Which of the following is NOT a reason for why Napoleon wanted to be the absolute ruler?
curb the abuses of the Old Regime
change the status of Corsica (at the time it wasn't a conquered territory)
get back at Marchello for killing his family
improve personal opportunity
3. Which was NOT a reason for the French Revolution?
Enlightenment Ideas
Not Enough Trade
Bad Monarchy
Previous Revolutions Fought
4. How many estates were there in the Estates General?
2
3
4
5
5. Which estate did the army belong to?
1st
2nd
3rd
6. Where was the initial seat of power?
Palace of Versailles
Palace of Luxemgourg
Palace of Petes
Palace of the French
7. Which assembly did the Jacobins rule in?
National Assembly
Directory
National Convention
8. Who was the leader of the Jacobins?
Marat
Charlotte
Robespierre
Napoleon
9. Which Enlightenment thinker did NOT influence the French Revolution?
Voltaire
Locke
Rousseau
Michelangelo
10. Where did the National Assembly meet?
Palace of Versailles
Tennis Court
Basketball Court
Old Manor Building

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