Causes of the French Revolution

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Most of the people of France belonged to the 

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3rd Estate

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Before the French Revolution, the social and political system in France was called:

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the Old Regime

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The Roman Catholic clergy belonged to this estate.

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First Estate

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The nobility belonged to this estate.

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Second Estate

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The bourgeoisie, city workers, and peasants belonged to this estate.

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Third Estate

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Which of the three estates was responsible for paying taxes?

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Third Estate

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All of the following are members of the third estate EXCEPT: peasants, workers, bourgeoisie, nobles

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nobles

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Which of the following wars helped to inspire the French Revolution? The American Civil War, The French and Indian War, American Revolution, The Seven Years War

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American Revolution

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Which of the following was a reason why France was nearly bankrupt? Options: The king lowered taxes, The king took their money to create jobs, The king spent the taxes on wars and himself, They had fought against the Americans in the revolution

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The king spent the taxes on wars and himself

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The French Revolution was inspired by _______________ thinkers.

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Enlightenment