Chp. 23 Sec. 1 Quiz

In France in the 1770s, what did they call the social and political system of the time?

(a)  

Under the French Political system called the Old Regime, there were 3 social classes aka (a)  

The top 2 estates in France did not have to pay (a)  

In France, who made up the first estate?

• Kings

• Artisans

• Roman Catholic Clergy Members

• Protestant Priests

The members of the French Clergy and the Nobles scorned (a)   ideas and radical notions that threatened their status and power and privileged lives.

The third estate was made up of of middle class workers, bankers, merchants and artisans....what is the French name for the middle class?

• Bourgeoisie

• Old Regime

• Montesquieus

Peasants in France were not paid much, and they were forced to pay about (a)   of their income in dues to the nobles, tithes to the church, and taxes to the king.

Due to the high taxes, it was almost impossible to have a profitable business in France...then to make matters worse severe weather caused a crop shortage that resulted in a shortage of (a)   . This would cause the price of bread to double.

The king of France during this time in the late 1700s was king ___________

• Richard I

• Lear

• Louis XVI

• Midas XIV

France's government was deep in debt and the King's wife did not help matters. She gave bad advice, spent too much money on gowns, jewelry, and gambling! this earned her the nickname (a)