Question 1

In what ways was Napoleon a 'son of the Revolution', and in what ways was he just another absolute monarch?

Accepted Answer

Napoleon can be seen as a 'son of the Revolution' in several ways. Firstly, he rose to power during the French Revolution and was able to capitalize on the chaos and instability of the time to establish himself as a leader. He also implemented many of the revolutionary ideals, such as meritocracy and equality before the law, through his Napoleonic Code. Additionally, he expanded the French Empire and spread revolutionary ideas throughout Europe, further solidifying his connection to the Revolution.

However, Napoleon also exhibited traits of an absolute monarch. He centralized power in himself, becoming the sole ruler of France and eventually declaring himself Emperor. He also established a hereditary monarchy, with his family members being appointed as rulers of various European territories. Furthermore, he suppressed dissent and opposition, often using force to maintain control over his empire.

In conclusion, while Napoleon can be seen as a 'son of the Revolution' due to his rise to power and implementation of revolutionary ideals, he also displayed characteristics of an absolute monarch through his consolidation of power and suppression of opposition.

Question 2

One of the main demands of the Saint Domingue revolt was

Accepted Answer

A)   economic equality
B)   abolition of slavery
C)   citizenship
D)   land ownership B

Question 3

Robespierre's strategy for defeating France's enemies was the levee en masse,

Accepted Answer

A)   conscripting a huge citizen army
B)   a return to knighthood
C)   highly trained small fighting forces
D)   development of a navy A

Question 4

The French economy in the 18th century

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A)   began to industrialize
B)   shrank
C)   grew and benefited all citizens
D)   grew but benefited only a few

Question 5

The Third Estate represented the

Accepted Answer

A)   commoners
B)   nobility
C)   clergy
D)   slaves

Question 6

Perhaps Napoleon's greatest mistake was

Accepted Answer

A)   the sale of Louisiana to the US
B)   the invasion of Britain
C)   freeing the slaves
D)   the invasion of Russia

Question 7

The Napoleonic Code promised equality

Accepted Answer

A)   for all people
B)   for men of property
C)   for all men
D)   for all free people

Question 8

What problems with the Revolution led to the rise of Napoleon?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Toussaint Louverture was

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A)   a wealthy French planter
B)   born a free person of color
C)   born a slave
D)   born in Africa

Question 10

The French financial crisis of the mid-18th century was caused in large part by

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A)   industrial decline
B)   an inefficient democratic system
C)   continuous warfare
D)   overconsumption

Question 11

Napoleon established a new French government via

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A)   democratic elections
B)   coup d'etat
C)   papal appointment
D)   his inherited right to rule

Question 12

The Austrian and Prussian invasion of France in 1793 sparked the creation of

Accepted Answer

A)   a new monarchy
B)   the Terror
C)   a moderate Republic
D)   Napoleon's empire

Question 13

The French public objected to abolishing tax exemptions because they

Accepted Answer

A)   supported the nobility
B)   were exempt themselves
C)   didn't want to tax the Church
D)   hated royal extravagance

Question 14

What were the causes of the French Revolution? How was the Revolution rooted in both the Enlightenment and the practical problems of 18th century France?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The revolutionary document that outlined the basic rights and freedoms of Frenchmen was the

Accepted Answer

A)   Declaration of Independence
B)   Declaration of Freedom
C)   Constitution
D)   Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

Question 16

Radical Parisian supporters of the Revolution were called

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A)   sans-culottes
B)   radicals
C)   sans-chausseurs
D)   Girondins

Question 17

One of the motivating factors behind resistance to Napoleon was

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A)   the development of nationalism
B)   his growing insanity
C)   his military failures
D)   a desire to return to traditional monarchy

Exam 4: Science and Enlightenment, 1600-1789