French Revolution mys ..

Why was France in heavy debt before the Revolution?

• Cost of building new factories

• Supporting American colonies and palace expenses

• High salaries of the Third Estate

• Selling land to other countries

The _______ family ruled France during the revolution.

What was the tax paid by commoners to the clergy called?

On _______ June 1789, the Third Estate formed the National Assembly.

In the Estates-General meeting of 1789, why were commoners unhappy?

• They had no food to eat

• They had to sit outside the hall

• They were alway the once’s paying tax

• Each estate got only one vote, which was unfair

After the Revolution, France became a full Republic immediately.

• True
• False

Citizens who could not vote after getting liberty were called ______ citizens.

Which one is the king

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According to the new system, who were called active citizens?

• men and women over 18 Who paid taxes

• Men over 25 who paid taxes

• Only nobles and clergy

• Everyone in the Third Estate Who paid taxes

The Estates-General meeting of 1789 led directly to the creation of the National Assembly.

• True
• False