Social hierarchy
First Estate
Made up of the clergy, included all members of the Catholic Church in France
Includes merchants, manufacturers, bankers, lawyers, and master craftsmen.
Who are part of the bourgeoisie?
Why was there an unequal economic hierarchy?
Because the first and second estate did not pay taxes, while the third estate was not exempt from this.
Started in 1791, finished in 1794.
When did The Radical Phase happen?
Who were the members of the National Assembly?
The representatives of the THIRD ESTATE
Second Estate
Made up of the nobility, included all titled aristocrats
Includes all agricultural laborers
Who belong to the peasantry?
Who owned a big part of the French land?
The first estate owned at least 10% and the second estate owned between 25 and 33%
Started in 1794, finished in 1799.
When did The Thermidor phase start?
What happened when the French marched on the Bastille?
The governor ordered his guards to fire onto the crowd. The crowd responded by storming the Bastille.
Third Estate
Made up of the nobility, which included all titled aristocrats
Includes journeymen craftsmen, mill and other small-scale manufacturing workers
Who are the urban laborers?
Why was there a big financial crisis in 1787?
Due to an increasing national debt, the money had been used to finance the military and wars.
Started in 1789, finished in 1791.
When did The Moderate Phase start?
What was The Great Fear?
Peasants attacked the chateous of the local nobility in order to burn debt records.
What prompted the French to riot on October 1789?
The severe economic stress, the high bread prices and the unemployment.
What happened during the March to Versailles?
The citizens forced their way onto the King's palace and insisted that Louis accompany them back to Paris.