FINAL EXAM: Fall 2010

Directions: Answer Part A and ONE question from Part B. An adequate response will be 4-5 pages. Your grade will be based on how well you use evidence from the assigned texts, especially the primary documents.

Part A: Describe how the French Revolution was a consequence of the social and cultural changes that took place in France and Europe in the 18th century. Why was France in particular impacted by these changes? How did the Revolution fulfill the ambitions of Enlightenment thinkers? How did it go astray?

Part B:

1) Discuss how the French Revolution evolved from a moderate reform movement to a radical transformation of French society. How did the Terror come about?

2) The French Revolution ushered in the modern era not just in France, but throughout Europe. Discuss how the Revolution caused a drastic rupture with the Old Regime throughout Europe.