Ancien Regime Flashcards
1
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Councils which met in the presence of the King
A
Conseil d’Etat, Conseil des Depeches, Conseil Royal des Finances.
2
Q
Intendants’ duties
A
Ensuring taxed are paid. Ensuring King’s edicts are carried out.
3
Q
Pays d’etats
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6 areas - Could negotiate taxation.
4
Q
Venality
A
Purchasing of positions.
5
Q
Parlements
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13 - Largest was Paris.
6
Q
First Estate
A
Clergy - Tithe, don gratuit.
7
Q
Second Estate
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Nobility - Noblesse d’epee were hereditary (impoverished nobles - sparrow-hawks). Noblesse de robe were nobles through right of purchase.
8
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Third Estate
A
Commoners - Taille, vingtieme, capitation, tithe, indirect taxes (e.g. gabelle, aides), corvee royale.
