Problems in the Ancien Régime

What were the three estates in French society during the Ancien Régime?

• The Clergy, The Nobility, The Commoners

• The King, The Nobility, The Clergy

• The Clergy, The Merchants, The Peasants

• The Nobility, The Clergy, The Bourgeoisie

The estate that bore the brunt of the tax burden during the Ancien Régime was:

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

• Fourth Estate

Some of the economic challenges faced by France during the later years of the Ancien Régime included:

• High taxation and national debt

• Industrial growth and surplus

• Low unemployment and inflation

• Trade surplus and economic stability

True or False: The Third Estate was largely exempt from paying taxes during the Ancien Régime.

• True

• False

The political structure of the Ancien Régime was centered around:

• a centralized monarchy with absolute power

• a democratic republic with elected officials

• a confederation of independent states

• a socialist government with communal ownership

What were some of the problems caused by regional disparities in laws and customs in France during the Ancien Régime?

• Economic inequality and social unrest

• Technological advancement

• Cultural homogeneity

• Political stability

Which period saw the rise of new ideas challenging the traditional foundations of the Ancien Régime?

Some of the philosophers that promoted concepts such as individual rights and equality before the law during the Enlightenment were:

• John Locke and Voltaire

• Plato and Aristotle

• Confucius and Laozi

• Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels

What was the outcome of King Louis XVI's attempts to implement reforms to address the financial crisis?

• The reforms were successful and stabilized the economy.

• The reforms failed and led to increased unrest.

• The reforms were partially successful but did not fully resolve the crisis.

• The reforms were never implemented.

What was the Ancien Régime?

• A new system of government in France

• The old system of government in France before the French Revolution

• A type of French cuisine

• A religious movement in France