The French Revolution Flashcards
Who was a part of the 1st Estate?
The clergy (priests) of the Catholic Church
What powers did the 1st Estate have?
They collected a 10% tax (tithe) from the 3rd Estate
Who was a part of the 2nd Estate?
The nobility
What powers did the 2nd Estate have?
- They had priviledges including the right to carry a sword and the right to hunt
- They also collected a tax from the 3rd Estate
- They did not have to pay taxes
Who was a part of the 3rd Estate?
Everyone besides the nobility, the King, and the clergy. The 3rd Estate included the peasants as well as the wealthy business class.
What powers did the 3rd Estate have?
None
What was one of the main causes of the French Revolution?
The members of the Third Estate were unhappy. They wanted a more equal distribution of weath and power.
What type of government is aristocracy?
a government in which a small minority of the population has the power, usually the upper class or nobility
Was France’s governement before the Revolution an aristocracy?
Yes, France’s government before the Revolution was an aristocracy.
What is despotism?
A system of government in which the ruler has total, unlimited power.
Who was John Locke?
He was an English philosopher during the Enlightenment. He is considered the father of Liberalism and believed in Natural Rights.
What part did John Locke play in the French Revolution?
The Revolution was inspired by Locke’s ideas about Natural Rights, that all men had the right to life, liberty, and property.
