Reasons for the French Revolution

What of the following is NOT a causes of the French Revolution?

• Social Discrimination

• Foreign Interference

• Economic Collapse

• Political Incompetence

Which of the following is not part of the social ladder the French created?

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

• Fifth Estate

Who was represented in the First Estate?

• Archbishops and bishops

• Priests and monks

• Aristocrats

• middle class

• peasants

Who was represented in the Second Estate?

• Archbishops and bishops

• Priests and monks

• Aristocrats

• middle class

• peasants

Who was not represented in the Third Estate?

• Archbishops and bishops

• Priests and monks

• middle class

• peasants

The Roman catholic church and their properties were exempt from taxes.

• True

• False

The priests and monks did not support the French revolution. They wanted the people to find a more peaceful solution.

• True

• False

The aristocrats gained their wealth by charging rent to peasants and middle class.

• True

• False

The aristocrats were supportive of the French Revolution.

• True

• False

The second and third estate paid the majority of taxes.

• True

• False