The French Revolution Begins

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What was the Tennis Court Oath?

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A pledge made by the National Assembly to continue meeting until they had drawn up a new constitution.

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What were the three large social classes, or estates, in France under the Old Regime?

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The First Estate (clergy), the Second Estate (nobility), and the Third Estate (commoners).

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Analyzing Causes: Which of the following is a major cause of the French Revolution? Options: Industrial Revolution, Economic hardship and inequality, Expansion of the British Empire, Discovery of America

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Economic hardship and inequality

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The chart and the graphs help explain the political cartoon by:

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providing data that supports the cartoon's message.

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Making Inferences: The First and Second Estates might be opposed to change because:

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They wanted to maintain their privileges and power.

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According to the chart, what percent of the population did the Third Estate make up in France in 1787?

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97%

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According to the chart, what percent of income paid in taxes came from the Third Estate?

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50%

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The First Estate was made up of _______.

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clergy of the Roman Catholic Church

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The Second Estate was made up of _______.

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rich nobles

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The Third Estate included ________, urban lower class, and peasant farmers.

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bourgeoisie