France social classes
what were the social classes called in franch?
Estates
Social cause of the French Revolution?
Social Hierarchy-unfair treatment of the 3rd estate.
Economic cause of the American Revolution
Britain paid for the French Indian War and taxed colonies
Stamp Act
Tax on paper goods
Memebers of the 1st estate
Monarch- king
Royalty
Economic cause of the French Revolution
France was involved in wars in the Americas
Invested in construction of Versailles while only the 3rd estate paid taxes.
Enlightenment Ideas- Individual liberties, consent of the governed
Sugar Act
taxes on sugar, molasses, coffee
Members of the 2nd estate
Nobles and clergy
Political cause of the French Revolution
Enlightenment Ideas influenced citizens to want to have more rights and liberties.
Another political cause of the French Revolution (hint: video watched in class)
Colonist wanted to have a reprentative in government.
Townshed acts
Taxes on glass, paint, tea
Memebers of the 3rd estate
Middle class, merchants, craftsmen, peasants.
King of France
King Louis XVI
Another economic cause of the American Revolution (Hint: video)
Colonists were forced to pay taxes on essential goods.
What % of the 3rd estates income went to taxes?
50%
Population numbers for each of the social classes (estates)
1st estate- 1%
2nd estate- 2%
3rd estate- 97%
What does the phrase "no taxation without representation mean"?
Colonists would not pay taxes if they had no say in creating laws.
Who did the 3rd estate have to pay taxes to?
Monarch, nobles, clergy