Question

1. the ____ outlined the fundamental rights and principles of the new french government. estates - general seven years war national assembly declaration of the rights of man bastille 6. what was the primary cause of the economic crisis in france before the revolution? overpopulation poor agricultural harvests excessive spending by the french monarchy foreign invasions 7. which estate paid the most taxes despite being the poorest? first estate (clergy) second estate (nobility)

Explanation:

1. The Declaration of the Rights of Man outlined fundamental rights and principles of the new French government during the French Revolution.
2. The excessive spending by the French Monarchy, including on wars and luxurious living, was a primary cause of the pre - revolution economic crisis in France.
3. The Third Estate, which consisted of the common people and was the poorest, paid the most taxes in pre - revolutionary France. The First Estate (Clergy) and Second Estate (Nobility) had tax exemptions.

Answer:

1. Declaration of the Rights of Man
2. Excessive spending by the French Monarchy
3. Third Estate (not listed in options but correct answer; if choosing from given options, none are correct as only the Third Estate fits the description)