Question

what was a primary cause of the french revolution?
the third estates dissatisfaction with having few rights and paying the highest taxes.
the strong support of the french people for absolute monarchy.
the desire of the nobility to share power with the peasants.
the success of the french economy under louis xvi.

which leader was responsible for the reign of terror during the french revolution?
napoleon bonaparte
louis xvi
robespierre
simon bolivar

napoleon bonaparte’s invasion of russia in 1812 resulted in:
a quick victory for the french army
the expansion of the french empire into asia.
a devastating defeat due to the harsh winter climate.
the unification of russia and france.

Explanation:

First Question (Primary cause of the French Revolution)

• The Third Estate (commoners) had limited rights and bore the heaviest tax burden, leading to discontent. The other options are incorrect: the French people generally opposed absolute monarchy, the nobility did not want to share power with peasants, and the French economy was struggling under Louis XVI, not successful.

• Maximilien Robespierre was the key figure behind the Reign of Terror, a period of extreme violence during the French Revolution. Napoleon was later, Louis XVI was the king overthrown, and Simon Bolivar was a South American revolutionary, not involved in the French Revolution's Reign of Terror.

• Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812 ended in a devastating defeat, largely due to the harsh Russian winter, which destroyed his army. It was not a quick victory, did not expand the empire into Asia, and did not unify Russia and France.

Answer:

The Third Estate's dissatisfaction with having few rights and paying the highest taxes.

Second Question (Leader of the Reign of Terror)