Causes of the French Revolution CFU [L3]

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Why was France in so much debt?

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France helped the American colonies fight a war.

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Who had to pay most of the taxes in France?

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The Third Estate (common people)

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What happened because of bad harvests?

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Bread became too expensive, and people went hungry.

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What made the Estates system unfair?

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The First and Second Estates were rich and had special privileges, but the Third Estate was poor and paid taxes.

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What new ideas from the Enlightenment caused problems?

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Everyone should be treated equally and have the same rights.

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Why did people think King Louis XVI was a weak leader?

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He didn’t make decisions during the crisis.

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Why did people call Queen Marie Antoinette "Madame Deficit"?

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She spent a lot of money on luxuries while people were starving.

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Why were people upset about the Estates-General?

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It had not been called for a long time, so people felt ignored.

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What percent of the French population was part of the Third Estate?

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98%

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Why were people angry with the government during the poor harvests?

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They blamed the government for not helping them get food.