Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen Quizzes
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Q. Who formed the National Assembly of France?
Almost entirely people who'd been in the American Revolution
A group of suitors vying for Marie Antoinette's affections
Angry mobs wielding pitchforks and torches
Mainly disgruntled representatives of the Third Estate
Q. Which of the following is true about the Estates General?
It was where the French partied all night.
It was held in secret catacombs under Paris.
It was rarely used in France.
It accurately reflected the population.
Q. Which of the following would have been a likely career for a bourgeoisie citizen of France?
Lawyer
Guillotine operator
Pig farmer
Best-friend-of-the-king
Q. What were the Jacobins known for within the National Assemblies of France?
Falling asleep during sessions
Radical violence
Compromising with conservatives
Loving the royal family
Q. Which of the following would conservatives within the National Assembly have wanted?
A constitutional monarchy with a strong king
A democratic system with universal suffrage
An abolishment of the aristocratic system
A slip-n-slide in the hallways of Versailles