1.2 Social Conditions in France

Question 1

The power of the Church

Answer 1

Local economies depended on the Church
Church owned a lot of expensive land
Massively important in all peoples’ lives

Question 2

How did the division in classes help trigger revolution? 3 reasons

Answer 2

1. The Third Estate felt aggrieved that although they comprised of 99% of the population, they bore the burden of taxation
2. The Third Estate lacked political representation
3. People began to question why others were born into luxury and they had to suffer

Question 3

William Doyle

Answer 3

Privilege was the hallmark of a country without uniform laws or institutions

Question 3

How did the division in classes help trigger revolution? 3 reasons

Answer 3

1. The Third Estate felt aggrieved that although they comprised of 99% of the population, they bore the burden of taxation
2. The Third Estate lacked political representation
3. People began to question why others were born into luxury and they had to suffer