Question

what were some of the reasons behind the start of the french revolution? * 6 points (choose true or false for each statement) the french people were greedy and wanted more territory for themselves they were aware of the american independence and the enlightenment ideas and they wanted them too financial crisis and the king liked to spend lavishly on personal comfort items russia invaded france because of the king of america lack of food due to extreme weather - food expensive and hard to come by the congress of vienna limited frances power after napoleon was defeated

Explanation:

1. The French Revolution was not about territorial greed. It was more about internal social - political and economic issues. So "the French people were greedy and wanted more territory for themselves" is False.
2. The ideas of the American Independence and the Enlightenment inspired the French people to seek similar freedoms and rights, making "they were aware of the American Independence and the ENLIGHTENMENT IDEAS and they wanted them too" True.
3. France faced a financial crisis partly due to the king's lavish spending, so "financial crisis and the king liked to spend lavishly on personal comfort items" is True.
4. There was no such event where Russia invaded France because of the King of America. This is False.
5. Bad weather led to food shortages, high food prices and scarcity, making "Lack of food due to extreme weather - food expensive and hard to come by" True.
6. The Congress of Vienna happened after the Napoleonic Wars, long after the start of the French Revolution, so "The Congress of Vienna limited France's power after Napoleon was defeated" is False as a reason for the start of the French Revolution.

Answer:

1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True
6. False