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The French Revolution grew more violent mainly because radicals reacted to

A
prices rising to an all-time high.
B
the National Assembly falling apart.
C
rumors of foreign intervention to end the revolution.
D
prisoners running rampant after release.
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A person forced to leave his or her country is

A
a fugitive.
B
an immigrant.
C
an emigrant.
D
an exile.
3

An old problem the National Assembly still faced was

A
lack of liberty and equality.
B
the demands of Louis XVI.
C
interference by the Bishop.
D
rising debt and poverty.
4

Why was King Louis XVI tried for treason?

A
He wanted to flee with his wife Marie Antoinette to avoid the guillotine.
B
He wanted the radicals sent to prison so he could regain the throne.
C
He wanted France to lose its war against Austria and have his power restored.
D
He wanted the National Convention disbanded so he could again be king.
5

What caused the abolishment of the French monarchy?

A
the transformation of France into a democratic republic
B
the defeat of France by Austria and Prussia
C
the radicals gaining control of the National Convention
D
the execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
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What was the major reason radicals were so angry?

A
Europe wanted to put Louis XVI back in power.
B
The revolution became more and more violent.
C
Though wages were increasing, so were prices..
D
They wanted women and men to be able to vote.
7

What is the best description of the Conservatives?

A
They wanted few changes.
B
They wanted the king executed.
C
They favored a republic.
D
They were the left-wingers.
8

Who wanted a limited or constitutional monarchy?

A
the Conservatives
B
the Church
C
the Jacobins
D
the king
9

The National Assembly dissolved and was replaced by

A
the Senate.
B
the National Convention.
C
the monarchy.
D
the French Republic.
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Someone who supports extreme changes in a society is a

A
Jacobin.
B
liberal.
C
conservative.
D
radical.

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