What were the social, economic, and political issues that led to

What were the three estates of French society during the French Revolution?

• Monarchs, Aristocrats, Commoners
• The clergy, the nobility, and the commoners.

• Upper Class, Middle Class, Lower Class
• Nobility, Clergy, Peasants

What was the main reason for the French government's deep debt?

• High taxation on the wealthy
• The cost of expensive wars and the monarchy's spending.

• Increased agricultural production
• Foreign aid from other countries

What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

• The Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
• The Storming of the Bastille
• The Reign of Terror
• The Execution of Louis XVI

What were the main social, economic, and political issues that led to the French Revolution? ​

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(a) Social

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(b) Economic

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(c) Political

• Lack of representation for the Third Estate

• Unfair tax burden on commoners while nobles were exempt

• Inequality among the Three Estates (clergy, nobility, commoners)

• Influence of Enlightenment ideals on equality and rights

• Estates-General system favoring the upper classes

• Privileges of the First and Second Estates

• Heavy taxation on the Third Estate

• High bread prices due to poor harvests

• National debt due to war and royal extravagance

• Widespread poverty and food shortages

• Absolute monarchy under King Louis XVI

How did the Enlightenment influence the French Revolution?

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What was the significance of the storming of the Bastille?

• It was a celebration of the monarchy's power.
• It was a minor event with no lasting impact.
• It marked the end of the French Revolution.
• It symbolized the start of the French Revolution and the fight against tyranny.