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What was France like in 1780?

What was France like in 1780?. France 1780. Quick Facts: Population: 26 million. Most people lived in the countryside with only 11% living in towns. Paris was the largest town with over 600,000 people living there. Religion: Catholic.

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What was France like in 1780?

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  1. What was France like in 1780?

  2. France 1780 • Quick Facts: • Population: 26 million. Most people lived in the countryside with only 11% living in towns. • Paris was the largest town with over 600,000 people living there. • Religion: Catholic. • France was one of the richest counties in Europe. Much of its wealth coming from the slave trade. • France also produced wool (Rouen) and silk (Lyon).

  3. How was France run in 1780? • The term used to describe France before the revolution was the ‘Ancien Regime’ meaning ‘old regime’. • Under this regime the country was ruled by a King who had total power. • He was seen as God’s representative in France (Divine right). • In 1780 the King was Louis XVI, he had inherited the throne in 1774. • What was he like?

  4. Louis XVI • 1) What was the role of a King in the 18th Century? • 2) What qualities do you think a French King would need? • Think about appearance, personality, interests and abilities. • 3) Using the sources on page 100 complete the handout.

  5. Quiz • 1) What was the population of France in 1780? • 2) What was the main religion in France? • 3) What does ‘Ancien Regime’ mean? • 4) Who held all the power in France? • 5) What does ‘Divine Right’ mean? • 6) In what year did Louis XVI inherit the throne? • 7) What was the role of a King in the 18th Century (two points)? • 8) What was the largest city in France in 1780? • 9) What was its population? • 10) What percentage of people lived in towns in 18th Century France?

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