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For how many years did the Reign of Terror last?

A
one
B
three
C
five
D
seven
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The National Convention benefited the people and the state by

A
forcing wage increases and heavily taxing business owners.
B
allowing women to vote and serve in the National Convention.
C
passing laws prohibiting anyone from becoming too wealthy.
D
seizing all church property and giving it to the people and state.
3

What was a positive result of the Reign of Terror?

A
The whole aristocracy was eliminated by execution.
B
Ordinary people won more political rights and freedoms.
C
European countries admired what France had accomplished.
D
The church ended up supporting the National Assembly.
4

An old problem the National Assembly still faced was

A
interference by the Bishop.
B
rising debt and poverty.
C
the demands of Louis XVI.
D
lack of liberty and equality.
5

What happened after the Committee of Public Safety began to fall apart?

A
In order to unite, a new leader took charge.
B
Liberals regained power and pushed out radicals.
C
The monarchy moved in to resume power.
D
Power shifted back to the National Convention.
6

Which two factions disagreed on the French Revolution’s path?

A
the Liberals and the Conservatives
B
the Liberals and Jacobins
C
Jacobins and the Conservatives
D
Jacobins and the Third Estate
7

For what crime was King Louis XVI tried and convicted?

A
corruption
B
treason
C
tax evasion
D
fraud
8

After winning power, the Jacobins sought strong leadership to face overwhelming challenges by

A
asking for direction from England’s political leadership.
B
deciding to form the Committee of Public Safety.
C
using the leadership of former supporters of the monarchy.
D
using the leadership of former supporters of the Church.
9

What was the major reason radicals were so angry?

A
Europe wanted to put Louis XVI back in power.
B
Though wages were increasing, so were prices..
C
They wanted women and men to be able to vote.
D
The revolution became more and more violent.
10

A person forced to leave his or her country is

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

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