The French Revolution Flashcards
When did French Revolution start?
14th July 1789
Which are the three estates in France
Clergy , Nobility and Common People
What are Tithe?
Tithe is a tax imposed by church , comprising 1/10th of the agricultural produce
What are Taille?
Taille is the tax to be paid directly to the state
When did subsistence crisis start?
On 1715
What led to subsistence crisis?
The population of France rose from about 23 million in 1715 to 28 million in 1789. This led to a rapid increase in the demand for food grains. Production of grains could not keep pace with the demand. So the price grains rose rapidly. Most workers had fixed their wages. But wages did not keep pace with the rise in prices. So the gap between the poor and the rich widened. Things became worse whenever drought or hail reduced the harvest. This led to a subsistence crisis,
What is subsistence crisis
It was an extreme situation where the basic means of livelihood are endangered
Who were the middle class?
The rich and educated people among common people
What the name of John Locke’s Book ? and What does it tell?
The name of John Locke’s book was “The Two Treates of Government “ It criticized the monarchical rule
What the name of Rousseau’s Book ? and What does it tell?
The name of Rousseau’s Book was “Social Contract” and it proposes the form of democratic government based on social contract between people and the government
What the name of Montesquieu’s Book ? and What does it tell?
The name of Montesquieu’s Book was “The Spirit of Law” and it stresses the concept of separation of powers
What happened on 5th May 1789
Louis XVI called an Assembly for the proposal of new taxes
What was the demand of the 3rd estate at the assembly conducted on 5th May 1789?
The 3rd estate demanded equality and wanted to conduct an election
When did the assembly by national assembly on versalies conducted?
The assembly was conducted on 20th June 1789
Who lead the National Assembly?
Merabeau and Abbe Sieyes
