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On the Eve of Revolution

On the Eve of Revolution. How did each of the following contribute to the revolutionary mood in France?. The Three Estates Enlightenment Ideas Economic Crisis Weak Leadership. 1. The Three Estates. 1 st Estate – Clergy 1% of the total population Pay no taxes 2 nd Estate – Noblemen

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On the Eve of Revolution

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  1. On the Eve of Revolution

  2. How did each of the following contribute to the revolutionary mood in France? • The Three Estates • Enlightenment Ideas • Economic Crisis • Weak Leadership

  3. 1. The Three Estates • 1st Estate – Clergy 1% of the total population Pay no taxes • 2nd Estate – Noblemen 2% of the total population Collect “Protection” Taxes Pay no taxes

  4. 1. The Three Estates • 3rd Estate – Everyone Else 97% of the total population Workers Peasants Bourgeoisie

  5. 2. Enlightenment Ideas • 3rd Estate begins to challenge the authority of 1st and 2nd estates • Reinforced the ideas of equality and liberty

  6. 3. Economic Crisis • High Taxes • High Prices • Food Shortage • Huge spending by the King and Queen

  7. 4. Weak Leadership • King often waited too long to address his country’s problems

  8. How did each of the following events lead to the French Revolution? • Meeting of the Estates-General • Establishment of the National Assembly • Tennis Court Oath • Storming of the Bastille

  9. 5. Meeting of the Estates-General • 3rd Estate refuses to be dominated by the 1st and 2nd estates • Asserted their Independence

  10. 6. Establishment of the National Assembly • Ended the Absolute Monarchy • Began a French Representative Gov’t

  11. 7. Tennis Court Oath • King forced to yield to the demands of the National Assembly

  12. 8. Storming of the Bastille • July 14, 1789 • Prison • Becomes symbol of the revolution

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