French Revolution - Estates General

Which people group makes up the 1st Estate?

• Peasants, Craftsman, Bourgeoisie

• Clergy, Monks, Nuns

• Nobility

• Monarchy

What was it called when God gave a king the right to rule?

• Demoncracy

• Popular Soverignty

• Divine Right

• Absolutism

The 2nd Estate is made up of the nobility of France.

• True

• False

This character in the political cartoon we looked at represents which estate?

• 1st Estate

• 2nd Estate

• 3rd Estate

• Monarchy

The 3rd Estate consists of which people group?

• Peasants, Craftsman, Bourgeoisie

• Clergy, Monks, Nuns

• Nobility

• Monarchy

The 1st and 2nd estates paid half of their income in taxes.

• True

• False

Which of the following caused economic problems in France? (you may select more than one)

• Lavish spending by monarchy

• Unemployment

• Decisions made by Catholic Church

Which estate was responsible for paying all taxes in France?

• 1st Estate

• 2nd Estate

• 3rd Estate

• Monarchy

The 1st Estate owned what percentage of the land in France?

• 10%

• 25%

• 40%

• 70%

The 2nd Estate owned 20% of the land in France.

• True

• False