EQ2-French Revolution, Christina Kimball

Why was the 3rd estate angry?
Food shortage
Other estates paid none if not barely paid taxes
What group was most angry at the other 2 estates?
Peasants
Bourgeoisie
Why were taxes so high?
Food shortage
Government had issue raising money
French was in a lot of debt
Where did the taxes go?
To fund the King's lifestyle
To the church
Versailles, debt, millitary, and public works
Why was France in debt?
Helped fund the American Revolution
King Louis XVI spent a lot of the money
3 rights everyone was born with?
Security
Liberty
Property
Vote
What was a demand the National assembly wanted?
Equal taxation
More food
No taxes
Why was the shortage of food a problem for the 3rd estate?
Food prices went up
Less food
1st estate and 2nd estate bought a lot of the food
Did the 3rd estate still want a monarchy?
Yes, they believed they stilled needed a king to control the state
No, they just took money from France and caused problems
What was an idea that was proposed by the 3rd estate?
Laws are made by the people, not the king or god, and it would apply to all citizens equally
No taxes for the 3rd estate
Same taxes for everyone, no matter social status
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