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How did the division of French society into three estates contribute to the French Revolution?
How did the division of French society into three estates contribute to the French Revolution?
- It promoted economic prosperity and stability throughout the kingdom.
- It fostered collaboration and mutual understanding between the different social groups.
- It concentrated power and privilege within the nobility and clergy, leading to resentment among the Third Estate. (correct)
- It ensured equal representation and fair taxation for all social classes.
What was the main purpose of convening the Estates General in 1789?
What was the main purpose of convening the Estates General in 1789?
- To address the economic crisis and discuss potential reforms in France. (correct)
- To plan military campaigns against neighboring countries.
- To establish a new system of governance without the king's involvement.
- To celebrate the king's birthday with representatives from all estates.
How did bad harvests and rising bread prices contribute to the French Revolution?
How did bad harvests and rising bread prices contribute to the French Revolution?
- They strengthened the authority and popularity of King Louis XVI.
- They encouraged the nobility and clergy to share their wealth with the poor.
- They led to increased grain exports and economic prosperity for all estates.
- They created widespread hardship, hunger, and discontent among the common people. (correct)
What was the significance of the execution of King Louis XVI during the French Revolution?
What was the significance of the execution of King Louis XVI during the French Revolution?
Which of the following best describes the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?
Which of the following best describes the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?
Which estate bore the brunt of taxation, such as the Taille, before the French Revolution?
Which estate bore the brunt of taxation, such as the Taille, before the French Revolution?
What was one of the primary demands of the Third Estate leading up to the French Revolution?
What was one of the primary demands of the Third Estate leading up to the French Revolution?
How did the living conditions in pre-revolutionary France contribute to the revolution?
How did the living conditions in pre-revolutionary France contribute to the revolution?
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The Three Estates
The Three Estates
The social classes in pre-revolutionary France: clergy, nobility, and commoners.
First Estate
First Estate
The class in French society made up of members of the clergy (Church).
Second Estate
Second Estate
The class in French society that consisted of the nobility.
Third Estate
Third Estate
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The Taille
The Taille
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Estates General
Estates General
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Reign of Terror
Reign of Terror
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Execution of King Louis XVI
Execution of King Louis XVI
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Study Notes
Causes of the French Revolution
- French society divided into three Estates: Clergy (First Estate), Nobility (Second Estate), and commoners (Third Estate).
- Third Estate, comprising peasants and common people, faced heavy taxation, particularly the land tax (Taille).
- Widespread dissatisfaction and demand for reforms arose due to economic hardship, including poor harvests and rising bread prices.
- Social inequality, with the privileged First and Second Estates holding significant advantages, fueled desires for change.
Events of the French Revolution
- Estates General: A representative body of all three Estates, convened by King Louis XVI in response to a financial crisis.
- Reign of Terror: A period of intense violence and political repression under the radical Jacobins during the National Convention. Opposition was punished severely.
- Execution of King Louis XVI: Beheaded in 1793 by the National Assembly, following his attempted escape and counter-revolutionary actions.
Pre-Revolutionary Life
- Marked social inequality: Privileges granted to the First and Second Estates caused significant disparity between classes.
- Heavy financial strain on the common people despite the wealth held by the other Estates.
- Absolute monarchy under King Louis XVI with limited freedoms and rights for commoners.
Consequences of the French Revolution
- Abolition of the monarchy.
- Rise to power of Napoleon Bonaparte.
- Adoption of principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity as foundational values.
- Societal changes that dramatically impacted the French political and social landscape.
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Explore the causes and key events of the French Revolution in France. This period was marked by social inequality, economic hardship, and political upheaval. Learn about the Estates-General, the Reign of Terror, and the execution of King Louis XVI.
