KEY WORDS : The Origins of the French Revolution Flashcards
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Ancien Regime
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French society and government before the Revolution of 1789
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Intendants
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Officials directly appointed by and answerable to the Crown who were mainly responsible for police, justice, finance, public works, and trade and industry
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Generalites
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The 34 areas into which France was divided for the purpose of collecting taxes and other administrative functions; each area was under the control of an intendant
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Livres
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France’s currency during the ancien regime. In 1789, 1 livre was roughly 8p in today’s money
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Tax farming
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A system where the government agrees a tax assessment figure for an area, which is then collected by a company that bids for the right to collect it
