Frecnh Revo- Started 1789 lasted until 1799. In the 1700's France and England were considered the most advanced countries in Europe and the world. They had a large population.
Old Regime- The social and politcal system of France was called the Old Regime. Under this there were 3 large social classes called estates.
First Estate- made up of clergy of the Roman Catholic Church. Had to pay 2 percent of their earnings to taxes. Owned 10 percent of the lands in France. Their jobs were to provide religion, education, and relief services to the poor. Less than 1 percent of the French population were in this estate.
2nd Estate- This group was made up of rich nobels. They held the highest offices in the government in France. This estate paid 0 percent of income to taxes. Owned 20 percent of the lands in France. This estates had only 2 percent of the population of France.
3rd Estate- Included everyone that wasnt in the first two. Had no power to influence their government. Had to pay 50 percent of income/food to taxes. Resented the first two classes. Owned 70 percent of the lands and consisted of 97 percent of the population.
Enlightenment Ideals- The 3rd estate was becoming very tired of the Old Regime. They prompted the ideals of equality, liberty, and democracy.
Weak leader- Louis XVI was a weak leader. He was very indecisive and paid very little attention to his advisors. Marie didnt help much either with constantly expressing her opinion and the fact that she was from Austria. He finally wanted to tax the nobles but they werent happy about it. so the Estates General was called. Which is an assembly of representatives from all three estates. Their goal was to approve the new tax. The meeting was held on May 5, 1789 in Versailles. It was the first time the assembly had met in 175 years. In the past the 3 estates would meet separately. and they would have one vote per estate. This allowed for the first and second esate to always beat the 3rd. the kind sided with the nobles and they were out voted.
1 paragraph for the Tennis Court Oath and one for the Storming of the Bastille.
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