Old RegimePolitical and Social system in France before French RevolutionEstatesone of three social classes in France before French RevolutionLouis XVIKing of France, weak leader and enjoyed spending lots of moneyMarie Antoinettequeen of France that enjoyed spending moneyEstates-Generalmeeting of representatives from each estate in FranceNational AssemblyFrench Congress established by representatives from each estate.
6/17/1789 Enacted laws and reforms on French peopleTennis Court Oathpromise by members of French National Assembly in 1789 to meet until a
new Constitution was developedGreat Feartime of panic throughout France after the attack at Bastille in 1789Which country was the most advanced in all of Europe during the 1700s?FranceWhat were some problems in France during the 1700s?bad harvests, high prices, and high taxesWhat was the social and political system of France during the 1700s?Old RegimeWhat were the three large social classes of France called?EstatesWhat were the two privileges of the top two estates in France?access to high offices and exempt taxesWho did not like the Enlightenment ideas?Clergy and Nobility (1st and 2nd Estates)Why did those two groups not like the Enlightenment ideas?Threatened their status, power and privilegesWhat part of France made up the third estate?97% of populationWhich Estate was the largest in France?3rd EstateWhat were the peasants required to do?pay half of their salary to the noblesWhat contributed to the revolution mood in France?resentmentWhat helped lead to a desire for change?new government ideas, economic problems, and weak leadershipWhat inspired members of the Third Estate?Success of the American RevolutionWhat were the Third Estate members demanding?equality, liberty and democracyWhat two things happened in France in 1780?bad weather and cost of living increaseWhat caused the crops to fail in France during the 1780s?bad weatherWhy did many people in France face starvation?bread cost doubledWhat was part of the reason France was deeply in debt during the 1770s and 1780s?Extravagant (lots) spending by Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette had gambling problemWhy did Louis XVI face serious problems?Not listen to government advisers, bad advice, no patience
with government detailsWhat was Marie Antoinette's nickname?"Madame Deficit"Why did Marie Antoinette earn that nickname?Extravagant spending; jewels, gowns, gamblingWhat was Louis XVI's solution to the money problem?Tax the nobilityWhat did Louis XVI's solution cause to happen?2nd Estate forced a meeting of Estates-General to approve the taxWhich two Estates dominated the Estates General throughout the Middle Ages?Clergy and nobilityHow many votes did each estate get?one
