French Revolution Estates

The bourgeoisie made up approximately what percentage of France's population?

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

Which of the following groups were part of the bourgeoisie?

• Bishops and archbishops

• Artisans and laborers

• Wealthy business owners and government officials

• King’s tax collectors

How much land did the bourgeoisie own in France?

• One-fifth

• One-third

• Half

• Three-quarters

What was a key factor in the rise of the bourgeoisie?

• Royal inheritance

• Booming trade and industry in Europe

• Military power

• Religious authority

What did the bourgeoisie resent about the monarchy and nobility?

• The lack of education

• The special privileges enjoyed by the aristocracy

• The nobles’ control of farmland

• The imposition of the taille tax on the clergy

The bourgeoisie supported revolutionary ideas primarily focused on:

• Absolute monarchy

• Economic equality and efficient government

• Maintaining social hierarchy

• Limiting trade and industry

In contrast to the bourgeoisie, the proletariat were:

• Wealthy merchants

• City artisans, laborers, and small shopkeepers

• Nobles with special privileges

• Government officials

The peasants were frustrated primarily due to:

• The lack of access to noble privileges

• Restrictions on farming

• Lack of access to trade routes

• Heavy and unfair taxation

Which group was often referred to as the “backbone of the Revolution”?

• The First Estate

• The bourgeoisie

• The peasants

• The nobility

What role did the proletariat play during the Revolution?

• They supported the monarchy

• They led the charge for change, protesting unfair conditions

• They focused on trade and industry expansion

• They advocated for the return of aristocratic privileges