APWH- Problems in France

Question 1

What is the other name of the Estate System?

Answer 1

Old Regime

Question 2

What are the parts of the Estate System?

Answer 2

First Estate, Second Estate. Third Estate

Question 3

Describe First Estate

Answer 3

Roman Catholic Clergy

• 1% of population
• had no taxes

Question 4

Describe Second Estate

Answer 4

Nobility

• 2% of population
• light taxes

Question 5

Describe Third Estate

Answer 5

*97% of population
Bourgeoisie 
-well educated, wealthy
-doctors, lawyers, business owners
Sans-Culottes
-urban, lower class, artisians
Peasants
-lots of taxes

Question 6

What are some of the problems in France?

Answer 6

• over taxed peasants
• bourgeoisie wanted more political power
• nobles were tired of absolute monarchy and wanted more say in government

Question 7

What did the King do to address the problems?

Answer 7

• called meeting of the Estates General
• Fired financial adviser because he suggested taxation of 1 & 2 Estates
• weak and indecisive king
• always 2 (1 & 2 estate) vs. 1 (3 estate)