Atlantic Revolutions, Global Echoes, 1750

Chapter 16: Considering the Evidence Visual Sources Quiz

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1. What is the significance of members of all Three Estates hunting rabbits in Visual Source 16.1, “The Joyous Accord”?

It represents the three estates working together to remove a threat to the nation's agricultural harvest.

It represents the end of social distinction in France, because before the Revolution the clergy and nobility never hunted rabbits.

It represents the end of social privilege because before the revolution only the elites were allowed to hunt rabbits.

The rabbits represented foreign agents determined to undermine France's new harmonious social order.

Correct. The answer is c. Before the Revolution, peasants were harshly punished for hunting rabbits.

Incorrect. The answer is c. Before the Revolution, peasants were harshly punished for hunting rabbits.

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2. In what way are Visual Sources 16.1 and 16.2 similar?

Both represent the social transformation of France as peaceful.

The figures in both images are represented as social equals.

Both represent the social transformation of France as a violent process.

The figures in both images are easily identifiable as members of pre-Revolutionary social groups.

Correct. The answer is d. These two images represent distinct pre-Revolutionary social groups primarily through dress.

Incorrect. The answer is d. These two images represent distinct pre-Revolutionary social groups primarily through dress.

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3. What sort of future does Visual Source 16.3 depict for the Catholic Church in France?

The outlawing of the church and all religious practice.

The maintenance of the church with the same privileges that it enjoyed before the revolution.

The creation of a smaller, less wealthy church.

The intended execution of the French clergy because they opposed the Revolution.

Correct. The answer is c. The press metaphorically removes the wealth from the church represented by the clergy; but the scene also indicates that a smaller leaner church would continue to operate, as represented by the thin priests exiting the scene following their pressing.

Incorrect. The answer is c. The press metaphorically removes the wealth from the church represented by the clergy; but the scene also indicates that a smaller leaner church would continue to operate, as represented by the thin priests exiting the scene following their pressing.

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4. What is an important difference between Visual Source 16.4 and the other images in this collection?

Visual Source 16.4 is concerned with the new social order in France.

Visual Source 16.4 is the only image to represent the social strife associated with the Revolution.

Visual Source 16.4 is the only image created by a pro-Revolutionary artist.

Visual Source 16.4 is the only image created by a foreign artist.

Correct. The answer is d. This image was drawn by a British artist for a British audience.

Incorrect. The answer is d. This image was drawn by a British artist for a British audience.

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5. Visual Sources 16.1, 16.2 and 16.3 depict which Enlightenment ideal?

That all citizens should be equal under the law.

That religion was a superstitious practice that should be suppressed.

That women also possess inalienable rights.

That successful social change required struggle and violence.

Correct. The answer is a. Visual Source 16.1 depicts a social order without privilege, while Visual Sources 16.2 and 16.3 depict the struggle against privilege in society.

Incorrect. The answer is a. Visual Source 16.1 depicts a social order without privilege, while Visual Sources 16.2 and 16.3 depict the struggle against privilege in society.

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