The French Revolution

Open Ended

How do you think the division of French society into three estates affected people's lives before the French Revolution?

Multiple Choice

Why was the tax system in pre-revolutionary France considered unfair?

• Because all estates paid equal taxes

• Because the First Estate paid the most taxes

• Because the Third Estate paid most of the taxes

• Because the Second Estate paid all the taxes

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about the causes of the French Revolution or the society of pre-revolutionary France?

Multiple Choice

What were the main social divisions in pre-revolutionary France, and how did these divisions contribute to unrest?

• France was divided into three estates, with the Third Estate bearing most of the tax burden and having little power, leading to widespread discontent.

• France was divided into two estates, with equal distribution of wealth and power.

• The First Estate was the largest and paid the most taxes, causing resentment among the nobility.

• There were no significant social divisions in France before the Revolution.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT an impact on the modern world as listed in the slide?

• Established concept of citizenship

• Created model for revolution

• Spread ideas of economic liberalism

• Shaped modern European history