10 Questions
What was the term used for the religious taxes levied by the church on the French population?
Tithe
Which estate in French society consisted of the nobilities who enjoyed favorable feudal laws and privileges?
Second estate
What was one of the privileges enjoyed by the nobilities in French society?
Exempted from paying taxes
What was the major economic cause of the French Revolution mentioned in the text?
Fixed wages for the labor class
Which factor significantly drained the treasury of Louis XVI before the French Revolution?
Overseas allies gaining victory over Britain
What event led to the start of the French Revolution in 1789?
Siege of the Bastille on 14 July 1789
Which group in French society was exempt from paying taxes by the king before the French Revolution?
Nobles
What characterized the living standards among different classes in French society in the late 18th century?
Distinct differences in living standards
Which group made up around 90% of the entire French population during the late 18th century?
Peasants
What was the role of the peasant community regarding taxes and feudal dues before the French Revolution?
Paying only land tax to the King
Explore the key events and impact of the French Revolution that started in 1789, leading to the downfall of the French Monarchy and the rise of a new government. Learn about the siege of the Bastille, the role of Napoleon Bonaparte, and the societal changes in late 18th-century France.
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