French Revolution (Beginnings)

a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system of government is a...

The system of feudalism in France before the Revolution was called...

A social class of people in pre-revolution France

Weak king who came to French throne in 1774

Unpopular queen; wife of Louis XVI

Assembly of representatives from all three estates.

French congress established by representatives of the Third Estate

Who made up the first estate?

• nobles

• the King

• Merchants & laborers

• catholic clergymen

Which of the following was not a cause of the French Revolution?

• Increased Taxes

• Strong Leadership

• poor harvest/ low supply of food

• Increase in Government debt

Promise made by Third Estate representatives to draw up a new Constitution