Causes of the French Revolution

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Most people in France belonged to the

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3rd Estate

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Before the French Revolution, the social and political system in France was called:

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the Old Regime

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Roman Catholic clergy belonged to this estate.

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First Estate

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Nobility belonged to this estate.

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Second Estate

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Bourgeoisie, city workers, and peasants belonged to this estate.

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Third Estate

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Taxes were paid by the Third Estate.

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Third Estate

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Members of the third estate include peasants, workers, and bourgeoisie, but not:

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nobles

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Wars that inspired the French Revolution?

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American Revolution

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Reason for France's near bankruptcy?

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The king spent the taxes on wars and himself.

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French Revolution inspired by __________ thinkers.

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Enlightenment