Under the Old Regime in France, the burden of taxation fell mostly on the

(1) monarchy (3) nobles

(2) clergy       (4) commoners

 

One way in which Robespierre and Napoleon are similar is that they both

1)      played an important role at the Congress of Vienna

2)      increased their power during the French Revolution

3)      were executed for treason by French monarchs

4)      led armies against the Haitians

 

What was one effect of the French Revolution?

1)      Differences between ethnic groups were eliminated.

2)      Communism became popular.

3)      Militarism was discouraged.

4)      Nationalistic feelings were stimulated.

 

Which revolution was caused by the factors shown in this partial outline?

I. ______________________________ A. Bankruptcy of the treasury B. Tax burden on the Third Estate C. Inflation D. Abuses of the Old Regime

 

(1) Russian  (3) French

(2) Mexican (4) Cuban

 

One major effect of Napoleon’s rule of France was that it led to

1)      an increase in the power of the Roman Catholic Church

2)      massive emigration to the Americas

3)      trade agreements with Great Britain

4)      a restoration of political stability

 

 

Which revolution resulted from the division of society shown in this diagram?

(1) Puritan (1642) (3) Mexican (1910)

(2) French (1789) (4) Russian (1917)

 

 

One important result of the French Revolution was that

1. France enjoyed a lengthy period of peace and prosperity
2. the church was restored to its former role and power in the French government
3. political power shifted to the bourgeoisie
4. France lost its spirit of nationalism

 

What was a major cause of the French Revolution?

1. inequalities in the tax structure
2. economic success of mercantilism
3. failure of the Congress of Vienna
4. Continental System in Europe

 

Which statement is a valid generalization about the immediate results of the French Revolution of 1789?

1. the Roman Catholic Church increased its power and wealth
2. the revolution achieved its goal of establishing peace, democracy, and justice for all
3. the revolution had little impact outside France
4. the French middle class gained more power

 

 

In France, which was a major result of the French Revolution?

1. the king was restored to unlimited power
2. the clergy dominated government
3. the middle class gained political influence
4. the tax burden was carried by the lower class

 

Which factors protected Russia from control by Napoleon’s army?

1. religious and cultural similarities
2. industrialization and modernization
3. geographic size and location
4. political and economic instability

 

A study of revolutions would most likely lead to the conclusion those pre-Revolutionary governments

1. are more concerned about human rights than the governments that replace them
2. refuse to modernize their armed forces with advanced technology
3. attempt to bring about the separation of government from religion
4. fail to meet the political and economic needs of their people

 

Which sequence of events is listed in the correct chronological order?

1. Crusades -French Revolution-Renaissance
2. French Revolution-Crusades-Renaissance
3. Crusades-Renaissance –French Revolution
4. Renaissance -Crusades - French Revolution

 

The French people supported Napoleon Bonaparte because they hoped he would

1. adopt the ideas of the Protestant Reformation
2. restore Louis XVI to power
3. provide stability for the nation
4. end British control of France

 

 

During which revolution did these executions occur?

1. French
2. Chinese
3. Russian
4. Cuban

 

48 Which statement is best supported by information found in this chart?

1. Clergy were spared from the Reign of Terror.
2. The Reign of Terror affected all classes equally.
3. The Reign of Terror crossed social and economic boundaries.
4. Peasants were the most frequent victims of the Reign of Terror.

 

Under the Old Regime in France, the burden of taxation fell mostly on the

1. monarchy
2. nobles
3. clergy
4. commoners

 

One way in which Robespierre and Napoleon are similar is that they both

1. played an important role at the Congress of Vienna
2. increased their power during the French Revolution
3. were executed for treason by French monarchs
4. led armies against the Haitians

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The struggles for political independence in Latin America during the early 1800s were most directly influenced by the

1. Berlin Conference
2. doctrine of liberation theology
3. American and French Revolutions
4. writings of Count Camillo di Cavour

 

One way in which Toussaint L’Ouverture, Simón Bolívar, and José de San Martín are similar is that they

1. supported the Reconquista
2. led independence movements
3. fought for Native American suffrage
4. defended the encomienda system

 

Simón Bolívar, José de San Martin, and Toussaint l’Ouverture are best known as

1. scientists who supported the heliocentric theory
2. leaders of Latin American independence movements
3. early Spanish explorers of the New World
4. communist leaders of the 19th century

 

The term “Latin America” most accurately refers to the

1. areas of the Western Hemisphere south of the United States
2. countries that belong to the Organization of American States
3. continents of North and South America
4. countries that have close economic ties with Spain

 

The struggles for political independence in Latin America during the early 1800s were most directly influenced by the

1. Berlin Conference
2. doctrine of liberation theology
3. American and French Revolutions
4. writings of Count Camillo di Cavour

 

A study of the revolutions in Latin America in the 19th century would show that

1. religion was a major cause of the conflicts
2. Spanish-born peninsulares led most of the Latin American uprisings
3. nationalism had little influence on the outcome
4. events in North America and Europe influenced Latin Americans

 

Simon Bolivar and Miguel Hidalgo, leaders of Latin American independence movements, were inspired by successful revolutions in

1. the Untied States and France
2. the Soviet Union and China
3. Cuba and Costa Rica
4. Egypt and Kenya

 

During the early 1800’s, which was a major influence on the struggle for political independence in Latin America?

1. poor conditions in urban centers in Latin America
2. the American and French Revolutions
3. the desire of the Roman Catholic Church in Latin America to escape European control
4. demands by Latin American workers to own their own factories

 

One similarity in the leadership of Latin Americas Jose de San Martin, Toussaint l’Ouverture, Bernanrdo O’Higgins, and Pedro I was that each leader

1. opposed United States intervention in Haiti
2. led a struggle to gain freedom for the people of his nation
3. opposed membership of his nation in the League of Nations
4. established an absolute monarchy in his nation

 

“I will never allow my hands to be idle nor my soul to rest until I have broken the chains laid upon us by Spain.”

This statement was most likely made by

1. a Latin American nationalist
2. a Portuguese explorer
3. a Roman Catholic bishop
4. a Spanish conquistador

 

Which of these situations was the direct result of the other three?

1. nations of Latin America won independence
2. revolutions occurred in North America and France
3. the Napoleonic wars weakened Spain’s power
4. creoles and mestizos became discontented with Spanish rule

 

The 19th-century independence movements in Latin America were influenced by

1. Marxist ideology
2. the Aztec wars against Hernando Cortez
3. liberation theology
4. the American and the French Revolutions

 

Simon Bolivar, Toussaint L’Overture, and Bernardo O’Higgins were Latin American leaders of

1. economic development
2. educational reforms
3. independence movements
4. colonial expansion

 

In which region of the world did the American Revolution and the French Revolution have the greatest influence during the 1800’s?

1. Southeast Asia
2. Latin America
3. South Asia
4. sub-Saharan Africa