Pearson Edexcel A Level · History (9HI0)

France in revolution, 1774–99: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on France in revolution, 1774–99.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which French Controller-General of Finance attempted to introduce a single tax on land but was dismissed in 1776 following intense opposition from the parlements and the court?

Question 2

1 mark

The journee of 10 August 1792 is most significant for which of the following developments?

Question 3

1 mark

The Coup of 18 Brumaire (1799) is historically significant because it marked the end of the Directory and the beginning of the Consulate. Who was the primary political architect behind the coup, seeking a 'sword' to maintain order?

Question 4

1 mark

In the context of the ancien regime, what were the parlements?

Question 5

1 mark

What was the primary reason for the summoning of the Assembly of Notables in 1787?

Question 6

2 marks

Identify one way in which the Enlightenment challenged the traditional ancien régime in France during the late 18th century.

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Question 7

4 marks

How did the Flight to Varennes (1791) impact the political stability of the constitutional monarchy and the status of Louis XVI?

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Question 8

5 marks

Analyze why the Law of 14 Frimaire (1793) is often described as the 'Constitution of the Terror' regarding the centralisation of government power.

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