Social and Clerical Causes

Question 1

How did France’s middle class differ from other European countries?

Answer 1

They actually had a prosperous middle class.

Question 2

Why was the bourgeoisie unhappy even though they were prosperous?

Answer 2

It did not have the same rights as the privileged classes. They were educated and thus resented the restrictions under which they lived.

Question 3

Although they contributed a large proportion towards the State’s taxes, the middle class had no share in the _______ of the country.

Answer 3

Administration

Question 4

What were some of the trade restrictions which the bourgeoisie were angry with?

Answer 4

They were hefty customs at provincial boundaries. Trade, with which most members of the middle class, was severely restricted by these factors.

Question 5

Which class did the leaders of the revolution emerge?

Answer 5

Third Estate, particularly Bourgeoisie

Question 6

What percentage of the population formed the third estate?

Answer 6

98%

Question 7

Where were the only industries and factories?

Answer 7

Paris

Question 8

True or false

Workers in Paris and other towns had very poor living conditions

Answer 8

True