MWH 2nd quarter review

What percentage of the population did the Third Estate represent?

• 50 percent

• 75 percent

• 97 percent

• 100 percent

Which group within the Third Estate was well-educated and believed in Enlightenment ideals?

• The clergy

• The bourgeoisie

• The nobles

• The peasants

Which estate was scorned for Enlightenment ideas?

• The First Estate

• The Second Estate

• The Third Estate

• The Fourth Estate

What did the nobles of the Second Estate own?

• 10 percent of the land

• 20 percent of the land

• 30 percent of the land

• 40 percent of the land

What did the Third Estate's urban workers often experience?

• High wages

• Frequent employment

• Low wages and frequent unemployment

• Tax exemptions

What percentage of France's population was part of the Third Estate?

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

• 90%

What did peasants pay about half their income in?

• Rent

• Dues to nobles, tithes to the Church, and taxes to the king’s agents

• Food

• Clothing

What did members of the Third Estate begin questioning?

• The power of the monarchy

• Long-standing notions about the structure of society

• The role of the Church

• The importance of agriculture

What did the Comte D’Antraigues believe about government?

• The monarchy should have absolute power

• The Third Estate is the foundation of the State

• The Church should govern the people

• The military should control the government

What was a result of weak and indecisive leadership in France?

• Economic growth

• Desire for change

• Peaceful society

• Stronger monarchy