Question

station 3 french corruption in france
unfair taxation
the nobility and clergy were exempt from paying taxes, while the peasants were forced to pay and bound by feudal obligations. the catholic church, which owned a tenth of the land in france, was completely exempt from taxes.
royal officials
royal officials were known for their negligence of the common people and rapacity since they cared about money and profits. the king himself would regularly pay them money to get their support.
the first estate
the catholic clergy had a considerable amount of influence over french society and the decisions the country made.

1. what is one similarity you see between the causes of the french revolution and what you already know about the american revolution?
2. what does rapacity mean? use context clues.
3. describe the catholic church. did they have too little power or too much power? explain.
4. if you are a french citizen at the time, provide me with 5 words on how you would feel.

Explanation:

1. Both the French and American Revolutions were influenced by unfair taxation. In America, colonists were taxed without representation, and in France, the common - people (peasants) were over - taxed while the nobility and clergy were exempt.
2. In the context, "rapacity" means greed. Royal officials were known for caring about money and profits, which shows their greedy nature.
3. The Catholic Church in France had too much power. It owned a tenth of the land and was completely exempt from taxes, and also had a considerable influence over society and national decisions.
4. As a French citizen at the time, one might feel: oppressed, angry, frustrated, resentful, and desperate.

Answer:

1. Unfair taxation was a factor in both.
2. Greed.
3. Had too much power. Explanation: Owned much land, tax - exempt, influenced society and decisions.
4. Oppressed, angry, frustrated, resentful, desperate.