Problems in the Ancien Régime

What were the three estates in French society during the Ancien Régime?

• The Clergy, The Nobility, The Commoners

• The King, The Nobility, The Clergy

• The Clergy, The Merchants, The Peasants

• The Nobility, The Clergy, The Bourgeoisie

The estate that bore the brunt of the tax burden during the Ancien Régime was:

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

• Fourth Estate

Some of the economic challenges faced by France during the later years of the Ancien Régime included:

• High taxation and national debt

• Industrial growth and surplus

• Low unemployment and inflation

• Trade surplus and economic stability

True or False: The Third Estate was largely exempt from paying taxes during the Ancien Régime.

• True

• False

The political structure of the Ancien Régime was centered around:

• a centralized monarchy with absolute power

• a democratic republic with elected officials

• a confederation of independent states

• a socialist government with communal ownership

What were some of the problems caused by regional disparities in laws and customs in France during the Ancien Régime?

• Economic inequality and social unrest

• Technological advancement

• Cultural homogeneity

• Political stability

Which period saw the rise of new ideas challenging the traditional foundations of the Ancien Régime?

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Some of the philosophers that promoted concepts such as individual rights and equality before the law during the Enlightenment were:

• John Locke and Voltaire

• Plato and Aristotle

• Confucius and Laozi

• Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels

What was the outcome of King Louis XVI's attempts to implement reforms to address the financial crisis?

• The reforms were successful and stabilized the economy.

• The reforms failed and led to increased unrest.

• The reforms were partially successful but did not fully resolve the crisis.

• The reforms were never implemented.

What was the Ancien Régime?

• A new system of government in France

• The old system of government in France before the French Revolution

• A type of French cuisine

• A religious movement in France