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The French Revolutio
10th Grade BHS/T Jackson
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name Of War | French &Indian war (also known as seven years wars) |
| What land were they fighting for | North america |
| Who won | Britain |
| Results | France & Britain are broke Britain taxes colonies to pay off war dept |
| why did France help the colonists | French were mad about losing the French & Indian war |
| Frane 1708 | Govt. has no money and is very poor |
| Why | Fought two wars both against Britain |
| bad leaders | King Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette |
| Social classes in France | 1st Estate = Clergy of Roman Catholic Church(1%) 2nd Estate= Rich nobles (2%) 3rd Estate = Middle class (bourgeoisie), lower class, farmers (97% of populaton) |
| Who pays taxes in France | #rd Estate (pesants & middle class) |
| Who was funding the wars? | 3rd Estate Not the wealthy |