Causes of the French Rev.

Front

France divided its people into 3 _________

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Estates

Front

The king of France during the French Revolution: Napoleon, Leoverture, Louis XVI, Robespierre

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Louis XVI

Front

Who belonged to the First Estate? Options: nobles, clergy, peasants, royalty

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clergy

Front

Which estate did the nobles belong to?

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2nd Estate

Front

Which of the following was a reason why France was nearly bankrupt? 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

Back

The king spent the taxes on wars and himself

Front

The French Revolution was inspired by _______________ thinkers.

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Enlightenment

Front

Which estate paid ALL of the taxes in France prior to the French Revolution?

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3rd Estate

Front

Which estate had the highest percentage of the population? Options: 1st estate, 2nd Estate, 3rd Estate

Back

3rd Estate

Front

France was deep in debt because: money spent on the American Revolution, the queen's lavish spending, the 1st and 2nd estates did not pay taxes.

Back

all of the above

Front

What role did bread play in the French Revolution?

Back

Poor Harvest led to higher bread prices and the poor could not afford to buy bread.