Question

directions: answer the following questions while viewing the history channel’s the french revolution. questions with a () refer to questions you will revisit during the viewing more than once. 1. what were some of the causes of the french revolution? 2. what two countries and families were united through the marriage of louis xvi (16th) and marie antoinette? 3. describe louis xvi as king: 4. describe marie antoinette as queen: 5. what was life like for the young monarchs at versailles?

Explanation:

1. Causes of the French Revolution: Economic crisis due to debt from wars (like the American - Revolutionary War), social inequality with the Third Estate burdened by taxes while the clergy and nobility had privileges, and the spread of Enlightenment ideas promoting liberty and equality.
2. Marriage of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette: France and Austria were united. The House of Bourbon (France) and the House of Habsburg - Lorraine (Austria) were the families involved.
3. Louis XVI as king: He was indecisive and faced with difficult economic and social problems. He was not an effective leader in dealing with the growing unrest in France.
4. Marie Antoinette as queen: She was known for her extravagant lifestyle, which made her unpopular among the French people who were suffering economically. She was also seen as an outsider since she was Austrian.
5. Life for young monarchs at Versailles: They lived in a highly - formal and opulent court environment. There were strict court etiquette and ceremonies, and they were somewhat isolated from the realities of the common people's lives.

Answer:

1. Economic crisis, social inequality, spread of Enlightenment ideas.
2. France and Austria; House of Bourbon and House of Habsburg - Lorraine.
3. Indecisive, ineffective in handling unrest.
4. Extravagant, unpopular, seen as an outsider.
5. Opulent, highly - formal, isolated from common people's realities.