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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.
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Who wanted a limited or constitutional monarchy?

A
the Conservatives
B
the Jacobins
C
the Church
D
the king
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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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After winning power, the National Assembly

A
immediately executed the king.
B
could not agree on its goals.
C
restored property to the Church.
D
unanimously elected a leader.
5

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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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.
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What caused the abolishment of the French monarchy?

A
the radicals gaining control of the National Convention
B
the execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
C
the defeat of France by Austria and Prussia
D
the transformation of France into a democratic republic
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Although the National Assembly was made up of the Third Estate,

A
many members did not want to seize the Catholic Church’s property.
B
the members did not want a constitutional monarchy like England.
C
many members still wanted to keep the king involved in government.
D
the members insisted on dismissing the authority of the Church.
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The National Assembly dissolved and was replaced by

A
the French Republic.
B
the monarchy.
C
the Senate.
D
the National Convention.
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What impact did the French Revolution have on the rest of Europe?

A
Other European countries became more liberal.
B
Other European countries became more conservative.
C
Other European countries declared war on France.
D
Other European countries lost tourist dollars.
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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.
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What is the best description of the Conservatives?

A
They were the left-wingers.
B
They wanted the king executed.
C
They wanted few changes.
D
They favored a republic.
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Someone who supports extreme changes in a society is a

A
liberal.
B
radical.
C
Jacobin.
D
conservative.
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The French Revolution grew more violent mainly because radicals reacted to

A
the National Assembly falling apart.
B
prices rising to an all-time high.
C
rumors of foreign intervention to end the revolution.
D
prisoners running rampant after release.
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For what crime was King Louis XVI tried and convicted?

A
corruption
B
treason
C
tax evasion
D
fraud
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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.
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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.

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