Enlightenment and Revolution Test Questions!

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Which group most strongly embraced the ideals and principals of the Enlightenment?
(Third Party) people who were peasants
What issue led to the first meeting of the Estate-General in 175 years?
They were afraid the nobles and clergy would gang up and try to rise taxes. They wanted to start a democracy so called a meeting.
Why did the National Assembly lose the support of many French peasants?
The National assembly decided to reform the status of the church the peasants did not want to loose the religion.
Which group imposed the reign of terror?
The region of terror was a political period of violence after the onset of the french Revolution between the Gulonadins and the Jacobin's.
Which group finally forced Robespierre from power?
A group called the convection who captured him, and ultimately had put to death.
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What was one important consequence of the Battle of Trafalgar?
The British victory spectacularly confirmed the naval supremacy that Britain had established during the past century.
How did great Britain react to the continental system?
Britain was relatively unaffected. Merchants responded by finding new markets and turning to smuggling.
What is an accurate description of the tax system in France in the years preceding the French Revolution?
The government was taxing common people regularly and paying half of its revenues to cover debts owed to aristocrats and etc
In what way did the bourgeoisie differ from other members of the third estate?
They were fond of expensive clothing and elegant living.
What issue arose after the king called for the Estates- General to meet?
The Parlement of Paris were created because of fear that the crown would take advantage of this to 'fix' the Estates General.
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How did Admiral Nelson defeat the French Spanish fleet in the Battle of Trafalgar?
Rapidly closing in on the French, early on October 21, Nelson's 27 battleships caught their 33 French and Spanish counterparts....