Question

answer questions from the textbook. ch.3 sec. 1 - 3

1. what would you say are the main causes of the french revolution? describe two causes.
2. what was the clergy criticized for? p. 109
3. what were the top 4 jobs the nobles had? p.109
4. at the top of the third estate was the bourgeoisie or middle class. who were they? list 6 p. 109
5. king louis xvi hired financial expert jacques necker to help france with its financial crisis. what two suggestions did he make? p. 111
6. the storming of the bastille is seen as the start of the french revolution. what was the date of the storming of the bastille? p. 113
7. the declaration of the rights of man proclaimed which citizens were equal before the law? p. 115
8. the national assembly created a new constitution making france a limited monarchy. when did this happen? p. 117

Explanation:

1. Main causes of the French Revolution: One cause was the financial crisis due to costly wars and royal extravagance. Another was the social inequality, with the Third - Estate bearing most of the tax burden while the clergy and nobility had many privileges.
2. Clergy criticism: The clergy were criticized for their wealth, exemption from many taxes, and for not doing enough to help the poor despite their religious role.
3. Nobles' top 4 jobs: Nobles often held positions in the military (such as high - ranking officers), in the royal court (advisers, courtiers), as landowners (managing large estates), and in the legal system (judges in some cases).
4. Bourgeoisie: The bourgeoisie were the middle - class, including merchants, bankers, lawyers, doctors, and professionals. They were educated, wealthy in some cases, and wanted more political power.
5. Necker's suggestions: Jacques Necker suggested reducing royal court expenses and borrowing money in a more organized way to deal with the financial crisis.
6. Storming of the Bastille date: The Storming of the Bastille occurred on July 14, 1789.
7. Declaration of the Rights of Man: The Declaration of the Rights of Man proclaimed that all male citizens were equal before the law, regardless of their social status.
8. New constitution for limited monarchy: The National Assembly created a new constitution making France a limited monarchy in 1791.

Answer:

1. Financial crisis due to war and extravagance; social inequality with heavy tax burden on Third - Estate.
2. Wealth, tax exemption, lack of help for the poor.
3. Military officers, royal court advisers/courtiers, landowners, legal system judges.
4. Merchants, bankers, lawyers, doctors, professionals.
5. Reduce royal court expenses; borrow money in an organized way.
6. July 14, 1789.
7. All male citizens.
8. 1791.