The French Revolution Begins- Instruction

Why did the members of the Third Estate create an independent assembly?

They knew that the other two estates would block reforms that would benefit ordinary people.

Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions. Which group contributed about half its income in taxes?_____ The aristocracy paid____ of its income in taxes.

the peasantry none

Arrange the tiles in the order in which the events happened.

High taxes and famine led to riots. The Estates-General met. The National Assembly formed. People stormed the bastille.

Introduction: Match each key term with its correct definition.

bourgeoisie- members of the middle class. Estates-General- France's National Assembly. aristocracy- members of the nobility. Old Regime1- France's traditional social and political system. tithe- a tax paid to the church

Which idea is included in both documents?

All men have natural rights. The purpose of government is to protect natural rights.

Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements.

The French enlightenment thinkers Montesquieu we argued for SEPARATION OF POWERS, which would have limited the power of the French monarchy. Louis XVI was unpopular with many French people, because he OPPOSED POLITICAL REFORMS. The American revolution influence the French revolution, because it showed the French people that KINGS COULD BE OVERTHROWN.

Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements.

The French people were divided into THREE estates. Church officials, such as priests, were members of the FIRST Estate. Peasants belonged to the THIRD Estate.