THE FRENCH REVOLUTION-EUROPEAN HISTORY

EUROPEAN HISTORY

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

RIGHT OR WRONG ?

1  At the end of 18th century the bourgeoisie in France  enjoyed full access to political power R or W

2 At the end of 18th century the peasants  desired  to acquire the full rights of landowners and to be free to increase their holdings R or W

3 At the end of 18th century the population of France stood at approximately 10 million people W or R

4 The storming of Bastille took place on 14 July 1779 W o R

5 Due to the French Revolution the rule of the citizens was replaced by the monarchical order R or W

6 The rule of the citizens was religious and not secular R or W

7  In 1788 France suffered from widespread crop failures in much of the country R or W

8 In January 1787 the assembly of notables was summoned by Charles Alexandre de Calonne

9 The king Louis XVI, promised to convene the Estates-General on May 5, 1780 R or W

10 The elections to the Estates-General held between January and April 1789

See below for the answers

1 W

2 R

3 W

4 R

5 W

6 W

7 R

8 W

9 W

10 R