Flashcard on the Estates of French Society

Front

In the 1700s, French society was divided into how many estates?

Back

3 estates

Front

Which estate in the Ancien Regime included the clergy?

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1st Estate

Front

Who were part of the 2nd Estate in the Ancien Regime?

Back

Nobility

Front

Which group was included in the 3rd Estate? Options: Clergy, Nobility, Big businessmen, merchants, court officials, lawyers, Kings and queens

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Big businessmen, merchants, court officials, lawyers

Front

What was the Estates General in France during the 1700s?

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A lawmaking body

Front

How many votes did each estate get in the Estates General?

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1 vote

Front

Which estate was often outvoted in the Estates General?

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Third Estate

Front

How long had it been since the Estates General was last called before the 1700s? Options: 50 years, 100 years, 150 years, 200 years

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150 years

Front

Who was the last king of France before the French Revolution?

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Louis XVI

Front

What was Marie Antoinette known for? Options: Her military leadership, Her political reforms, Her lavish lifestyle, Her scientific discoveries

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Her lavish lifestyle