The Scientific Revolution

Question 1

The French enlightenment thinker Montesquieu argued for[___], which would have limited the power of the French monarchy.

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separation of powers

Question 2

Louis XVI was unpopular with many French people, because he[___].

Revolt · Accepted Answer

opposed political reforms

Question 3

The American Revolution influenced the French Revolution, because it showed the French people that[___].

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kings could be overthrown

Question 4

The French people were divided into[___]estates.

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three

Question 5

Which group contributed about half its income in taxes?[___]

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the peasantry

Question 6

Why did the members of the Third Estate create an independent assembly?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They knew that the other two estates would block reforms that would benefit ordinary people.

Question 7

Church officials, such as priests, were members of the[___]Estate.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

First

Question 8

The aristocracy paid [___]of its income in taxes.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

none

Question 9

Peasants belonged to the[___]Estate.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Third

The Scientific Revolution Answers