By 1789 Flashcards
what percentage of France was catholic?
96%
how many bishops were there?
c.139
what was the main tax called?
la taille
what was the tax the church received called
the tithe
what was the tax that the church had to pay Louis called?
don gratuit
how many priests were there?
c.50,000
how many members of the nobility were there?
c.350,000
how many members of the bourgeoisie were there?
c.2 million
how much of french land did the nobility own?
1/4
what was the one thing that separated the bourgeoisie from the nobility?
the privileges and coat of arms
how many urban workers were there?
c.2 million
what were the urban workers’ limits?
wages were rising at a low rate and the government did not back them during protests; they were prevented from striking.
how many peasants were there?
c.21 million (82%)
what was the enlightenment?
a movement tracing back to before Louis’ reign, in which key thinkers challenged traditional assumptionsand rejecting unproven dogma.
what was the aim of enlightenment figures?
they believed the state should be governed by individuals in society and vouched for the distribution of wealth
what did enlightenment figures question?
the power of the Church, excessive wealth and hatred of Protestants.
what was one caveat of the Enlightenment?
the 3rd estate was mainly left out due to illiteracy and nobles still resisted tax reforms.
when did Robespierre become director of the Arras academy?
1786
what was the literacy rate in urban France?
60%
