The Inequality That Sparked the French Revolution

The Inequality That Sparked the French Revolution

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the social issues leading to the French Revolution, focusing on the inequality between the three estates. The first and second estates, comprising the clergy and nobles, held significant privileges and land, while the third estate faced heavy taxation and oppression. The bourgeoisie, despite their economic success, were socially and politically marginalized, contributing to their resentment of the monarchy. The revolution saw the bourgeoisie play a crucial role in overthrowing the monarchy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main societal issues in France before the revolution?

Scarcity of resources

Lack of education

Overpopulation

Inequality among social classes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which estates were considered privileged in pre-revolutionary France?

Only the Third Estate

First and Second Estates

Second and Third Estates

First and Third Estates

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the population did the privileged classes constitute?

50%

1%

25%

10%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant burden on the third estate?

Ownership of land

Control over the clergy

Exemption from taxes

Heavy taxation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group was forced to work for the royalty without payment?

First estate

Second estate

Third estate

Bourgeoisie

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Bastille a symbol of?

Unity

Wealth

Oppression

Freedom

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were part of the French bourgeoisie?

Royal family members

Peasants and farmers

Merchants and professionals

Nobles and clergy

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