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world history
intro: french revolution
pg. 193 - 96 - book link in google classroom

1. why were the french angry to the point of starting a revolution in france in the late 1700s? pg. 193(intro paragraph)
2. describe the 3 french estates(social classes). pg. 194(chart)

a) first estate:
b) second estate:
c) third estate:

1. why would the first and second estate support the monarchy in france?(pg. 193 privilege estates.)
2. why did the 3rd estate(class) embrace a revolution to overthrow the monarchy? pg. 193
3. list 2 economic problems in france. pg. 194
4. what made king louis xvi a weak leader?

a)
b)

1. read queen marie antoinettes history maker box found on pg. 195. name 2 character flaws that she had.

a)
b)

1. the french revolution started on july 14, ______ when people stormed the ______, a much hated prison. pg. 196
2. what was the outcome of the tennis court oath? pg. 196
3. analyze and read pg. 192, what made french people angry enough to behead others and then carry their heads on poles?
4. based on the image of pg.192, do you think a revolution that embraced extreme violence would end in a peaceful democracy? why?

Explanation:

1. The French were angry due to high prices, high taxes and social - political unrest.
2. First Estate: The Catholic Church, owned about 10% of land. Second Estate: Nobles, rich and paid few taxes. Third Estate: Not rich, paid most taxes.
3. The First and Second Estate supported the monarchy as it safeguarded their privileges like tax - exemptions and land - ownership.
4. The Third Estate embraced revolution as they had heavy tax burdens and limited political power.
5. Economic problems included high national debt and unfair tax system.
6. King Louis XVI was a weak leader as he was indecisive and ineffective in dealing with financial crises.
7. Marie Antoinette was seen as frivolous and out - of - touch with the common people.
8. The French Revolution started on July 14, 1789 when people stormed the Bastille.
9. The outcome of the Tennis Court Oath was that the Third Estate formed a National Assembly and vowed not to disband until a new constitution was written.
10. French people were angry due to long - term grievances like poverty, oppression and the idea of liberty from Enlightenment ideas.
11. It is debatable. On one hand, extreme violence can lead to instability and revenge - seeking. On the other hand, the revolutionaries' ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity could potentially lead to democracy after a period of upheaval.

Answer:

1. High prices, high taxes and social - political unrest.
2. a) The Catholic Church, owned 10% of land. b) Nobles, rich and paid few taxes. c) Not rich, paid most taxes.
3. To safeguard their privileges like tax - exemptions and land - ownership.
4. Heavy tax burdens and limited political power.
5. High national debt, unfair tax system.
6. Indecisiveness, ineffectiveness in dealing with financial crises.
7. Frivolous, out - of - touch with common people.
8. 1789, Bastille.
9. Formation of National Assembly and vow to write a new constitution.
10. Long - term grievances like poverty, oppression and Enlightenment ideas.
11. Debatable. Reasons: violence can cause instability; revolutionary ideals may lead to democracy.