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What event was Louis XVI attempting to address by summoning the Estates General in 1788?
What event was Louis XVI attempting to address by summoning the Estates General in 1788?
What phrase is incorrectly attributed to Queen Marie Antoinette?
What phrase is incorrectly attributed to Queen Marie Antoinette?
Who was NOT part of the social groups that Louis XVI faced discontent from?
Who was NOT part of the social groups that Louis XVI faced discontent from?
What was the reaction of Queen Marie Antoinette to the reports regarding the poor?
What was the reaction of Queen Marie Antoinette to the reports regarding the poor?
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What was one of the main causes of anxiety for Louis XVI during his reign?
What was one of the main causes of anxiety for Louis XVI during his reign?
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What role did the nobility play in the political turmoil faced by Louis XVI?
What role did the nobility play in the political turmoil faced by Louis XVI?
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What was the primary motivation behind the peasant revolts described?
What was the primary motivation behind the peasant revolts described?
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What does the Bastille symbolize in the context of the revolts?
What does the Bastille symbolize in the context of the revolts?
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What was the immediate threat that Louis XVI sought to address that led to his actions in 1788?
What was the immediate threat that Louis XVI sought to address that led to his actions in 1788?
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What was the effect of the 'Great Fear' on the nobility?
What was the effect of the 'Great Fear' on the nobility?
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How did the phrase attributed to Marie Antoinette reflect public sentiment?
How did the phrase attributed to Marie Antoinette reflect public sentiment?
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What is indicated about the condition of the urban poor during Louis XVI's reign?
What is indicated about the condition of the urban poor during Louis XVI's reign?
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Which of the following actions was NOT taken by the peasantry during the revolts?
Which of the following actions was NOT taken by the peasantry during the revolts?
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What was the outcome for the monarchy after the revolts and the storming of the Bastille?
What was the outcome for the monarchy after the revolts and the storming of the Bastille?
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Which estate in France during the late 18th century had the least amount of land ownership?
Which estate in France during the late 18th century had the least amount of land ownership?
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What significant action took place in the early months of 1789 regarding the Estates General?
What significant action took place in the early months of 1789 regarding the Estates General?
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What was a common form of propaganda used to express dissatisfaction leading up to the Revolution?
What was a common form of propaganda used to express dissatisfaction leading up to the Revolution?
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Who presided over a significant gathering of the Estates General in 1789?
Who presided over a significant gathering of the Estates General in 1789?
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Which of the following best describes the social hierarchy represented by the estates in France?
Which of the following best describes the social hierarchy represented by the estates in France?
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What was a requirement for men to vote in the elections to the Estates General?
What was a requirement for men to vote in the elections to the Estates General?
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Which demographic was represented in the third estate during the Estates General?
Which demographic was represented in the third estate during the Estates General?
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What was the main purpose of the grievances presented by the representatives of each estate?
What was the main purpose of the grievances presented by the representatives of each estate?
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What visual representation was commonly used in cartoons about the Estates General?
What visual representation was commonly used in cartoons about the Estates General?
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What was the perception of women's political actions during the early stages of the constitutional monarchy?
What was the perception of women's political actions during the early stages of the constitutional monarchy?
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What role did the king have under the new constitutional monarchy?
What role did the king have under the new constitutional monarchy?
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Which group primarily held power within the new governance structure formed after the Revolution?
Which group primarily held power within the new governance structure formed after the Revolution?
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How did the National Assembly address the issue of the judicial system?
How did the National Assembly address the issue of the judicial system?
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What action did the National Assembly take to weaken the provincial nobility?
What action did the National Assembly take to weaken the provincial nobility?
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What was a consequence of the National Assembly moving its sessions to Paris?
What was a consequence of the National Assembly moving its sessions to Paris?
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What were the sentiments expressed by the crowd surrounding the royal carriage?
What were the sentiments expressed by the crowd surrounding the royal carriage?
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What characterized the governance of France at the time of the constitutional monarchy?
What characterized the governance of France at the time of the constitutional monarchy?
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Which statement reflects the voting rights under the new constitutional monarchy?
Which statement reflects the voting rights under the new constitutional monarchy?
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What was the immediate goal of the crowd's shouts during the royal procession?
What was the immediate goal of the crowd's shouts during the royal procession?
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Which region is located closest to the Mediterranean Sea?
Which region is located closest to the Mediterranean Sea?
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Which of the following regions borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea?
Which of the following regions borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea?
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Identify the region that is known for its mountainous terrain.
Identify the region that is known for its mountainous terrain.
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Which region would be least likely to be associated with maritime activities?
Which region would be least likely to be associated with maritime activities?
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Which region is situated further north compared to the others?
Which region is situated further north compared to the others?
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Which of these regions is part of the Papal States?
Which of these regions is part of the Papal States?
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Which region would you expect to find in the south of France?
Which region would you expect to find in the south of France?
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Which among the following regions is not known for its wine production?
Which among the following regions is not known for its wine production?
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Study Notes
Political Context and Unrest
- Louis XVI faced widespread dissatisfaction due to financial crisis and perceived extravagance of the monarchy.
- "Let them eat cake!" attributed to Queen Marie Antoinette reflects public anger towards the monarchy's indifference.
- The Estates General was convened in 1788 after being dormant since 1614, signaling governmental unrest.
Structure of the Estates General
- Composed of three estates:
- First Estate: Clergy, owning over 10% of France’s land.
- Second Estate: Nobility, owning more than 20% of the land.
- Third Estate: Commoners, including bourgeoisie, peasants, and urban populace, faced disproportionate burdens.
Political Mobilization
- In 1789, elections for the Estates General mobilized political activism; any tax-paying male aged 25 or over could vote.
- Grievances were compiled through extensive public meetings and pamphlets, indicating rising political consciousness.
Shift to Constitutional Monarchy
- National Assembly emerged as a legislative body, transitioning France from absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy.
- King maintained symbolic authority, while the bourgeoisie held actual power through tax-based voting restrictions.
Social Change and Political Action
- Women played a significant role in the Revolution, as seen in events surrounding the royal family.
- National Assembly established local administrations by creating 83 departments to limit nobility's traditional power.
Key Revolutionary Events
- Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, symbolized the fall of the old feudal regime and the struggle for liberty and justice.
- The event prompted fear among the nobility, leading many to flee France, becoming known as émigrés.
The “Great Fear”
- Widespread panic among the nobility propagated by rumors of peasant revolts and brigands during summer 1789.
- Peasants attacked manors and rejected traditional feudal obligations, contributing to the dismantling of noble privileges.
The Fall of the Old Order
- The nobility and monarchy faced retreat as revolutionary forces gained momentum and popular support.
- Visual representations of the Bastille's storming highlighted the power dynamics and significance of commoners in the revolution.
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