France in the 1700s
Who can speak to God
The King
Name 1 of the main reasons for stress rising in France
Possible Answers:
Economic Struggles, Food Shortages, Inflation, Taxation Issues
What was the main event that is believed to be the beginning of the French Revolution?
Storm of the Bastille
What month did this transpire?
October
What is a nation?
A group of people who feel connected to one another
What version of democracy did France have prior to the French Revolution?
The Estates-General
Why was France's economy struggling?
Possible Answers:
Aiding Americans during the American Revolution, Long wars with England, Overspending
What transpired before the Storming of the Bastille? (Has to do with King Louis XVI)
King Louis XVI assembled royal troops near Paris due to his frustration with the Tennis Court Oath
What was the reason that led to public frustration surrounding this topic?
The price of bread continued growing
How many referendums were there in Quebec?
Two!
What is the ruling system of Frace that existed since the middle ages?
The Ancient Regime
Who was suffering the most from food shortages?
The Third Estate
When is Bastille Day? Or Spongebob's birthday? Or Connor McGregor's birthday? Or Mr. Young's birthday
July 14th
Why was there an increase in the cost of bread?
Poor weather conditions = less than average harvest season
What are two of the three characteristics of a place to be considered a nation-state?
1. Internationally recognized borders
2. Ruled by a government
3. Defined territory
What social system or "ism" was associated with the absolute monarchy and their absolute power?
Feudalism
How were taxation issues a problem prior to the F.R.?
The 1st and 2nd Estates still had no taxes to pay, thus the 3rd Estate was suffering heavily
What were the two ideas that people had in mind as they stormed the prison?
1. Free prisoners to gain even more support
2. Steal weapons from the armoury to defend themselves and fight their beliefs
What did the King agree to do after meeting with the Women?
Distribute bread to the crowd in Versailles
What does a non-nationalist loyalty mean?
Loyalties that do not involve the idea of a nation or a country.
Name a key characteristic of each of the Three Estates. You cannot use population % as one of them.
First Estate:
The Clergy (church leaders)
Privilege and wealth
Own 10% of land, collected tithes, didn’t pay taxes
Provided some social services (education, charity)
Taxed peasants
Second Estate:
Nobility
Owned land, little money income; paid no taxes
Hated absolutism
Feared losing privilege
Taxed peasants
Third Estate:
Bourgeoisie(middle class), Peasants, Workers
Hated first and second estates
Burdened by taxes
Faced hunger and starvation
No real political power to make changes in their lives
Name all 4 areas relating to the stress building in France
Economic Struggles
Food Shortages
Inflation
Taxation Issues
An awareness shared by many, that united a country and was a defining moment in their history
Collective Consciousness
Who was forced to return to Paris on behalf of the protestors?
The King and his family
Name 5 of the 7 aspects of a nation
Geography
History
Cultural values and beliefs
Language and communication
Politics and citizenship
Religion and spirituality
Ethnic background and ancestry