Causes of the French Revolution
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Causes of the French Revolution
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Causes of the French Revolution. Old Regime – Three Estates. 1 st – clergy 2 nd – nobles 3 rd – everyone else – 97% of population Pay all taxes but poorest Very few rights and no voice in government. Economic Troubles. France is in debt Wars Spending by King and Queen - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Causes of the French Revolution
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1st – clergy2nd – nobles3rd – everyone else – 97% of
populationPay all taxes but poorestVery few rights/privileges and no
voice in government
Old Regime – Three Estates (Unequal Society)
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France is in debtWarsSpending by King and QueenTax collection system
Economic Troubles
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Fewer cropsPrices soarPeasants can’t afford food
Bad Harvest
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Weak leaders Don’t care about the peopleOver spend
Estates General Each estate gets one vote – 3rd
always outvoted!
Government Issues
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Tennis Court Oath3rd Estate had
enoughStay locked up until
a new constitution is writtenNational
Assembly is created
This starts the revolution