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The French Revolution

The French Revolution. Tax Time. 1 st Estate: 40 francs 2 nd Estate: 30 francs 3 rd Estate: Bourgeoisie (15), Peasants (10) If you belong to the 3rd estate, pay 3 francs for taxes to the 2nd estate. In addition, tithes are due today. Pay 7 francs to the 1st estate.

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The French Revolution

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  1. The French Revolution

  2. Tax Time • 1st Estate: 40 francs • 2nd Estate: 30 francs • 3rd Estate: Bourgeoisie (15), Peasants (10) • If you belong to the 3rd estate, pay 3 francs for taxes to the 2nd estate. • In addition, tithes are due today. Pay 7 francs to the 1st estate. • This applies to both the 2nd and 3rd estate.

  3. Who has the most? • Who has the least? • What is the problem with this system?

  4. Review Enlightenment Principles • Popular sovereignty                                 Natural Rights: life, liberty, propertyIndividual freedom                                   Political equality

  5. Who would disagree with these ideas? Who would agree with these ideas? • Who likes the way things are? • Who wants change?

  6. Resources • http://www.pptpalooza.net/. Susan Pojer, Howrace Greeley High School. • Censer, J.R., & Hunt, L. (2001). Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: Exploring the French Revolution. University Park, PA (The Pennsylvania State University Press). • http://modernworldhistory.org/unit-3/item/9-lesson-1-the-french-revolution-1789-%E2%80%93-1791.html • http://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/

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