Who are they
Made up of the common people, who paid tax, could not participate in government, and could not own land.
3rd Estate
Where the King Lived and build his expensive palace.
Palace of Versailles
What basic need did the 3rd Estate have trouble buying?
Food
Only containing of the King and some members of his family, this group made all of the rules and collected taxes.
The 1st Estate
Where did the 3rd Estate "storm" to collect guns for the Revolution.
the Bastille (prison)
What was the King's response to the 3 Estates trying to participate in government?
He locked them out of the building.
Made up by the Nobles and the kings family, this group did not play taxes and could own of land.
The 2nd Estate
What country did France help win there own independence from the British.
U.S.A.
Why did the people storm the Bastille?
To collect arms
This group helped the King make decisions and rule over his lands.
The 2nd Estate
Where did the 3rd Estate meet to demand the King provide for them better?
A tennis court
The King spent money to add a theater to what building while people starved.
the palace of Versailles
This group spent money only on themselves and often raised taxes to fund personal projects.
1st Estate
What country did France fight in a 7 year war with?
England
Why were so many people executed after the French Revolution?
To stop the old form of government from returning