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
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)
France is in debtWarsSpending by King and QueenTax collection system
Economic Troubles
Fewer cropsPrices soarPeasants can’t afford food
Bad Harvest
Weak leaders Don’t care about the peopleOver spend
Estates General Each estate gets one vote – 3rd
always outvoted!
Government Issues
Tennis Court Oath3rd Estate had
enoughStay locked up until
a new constitution is writtenNational
Assembly is created
This starts the revolution
