The French Revolution and Napoleon

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What caused social unrest in France?

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The French court spent so much money that people did not respect the king

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The social class that was made up of French clergy.

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First Estate

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The French middle class was called the what?

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bourgeoisie

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A land tax that hurt the Third Estate most.

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taille

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The name of the French Parliament.

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Estates-General

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The name taken by the Third Estate with the promise to draft a new constitution.

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National Assembly

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Many of the aristocrats and member of the bourgeoisie were attracted to the ___________, some of which criticized France's absolute system.

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Enlightenment philosophies

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One economic cause of the French Revolution was an increase in prices.

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left people unable to purchase essential goods, such as food.

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What was the National Convention's first major step?

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to abolish the monarchy and establish a republic

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What was the name of the special committee put in charge of crises during the French Revolution?

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The Committee of Public Safety