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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Causes of the French Revolution | Enlightenment ideas Weak leaders & corruption Government debt Social injustices Starvation & crop failure Lavish expenses by the monarchy American Revolution |
| 1st Estate | 1. .5% of population 2. 10% of land 3. Pay no taxes 4. Responsible for birth & death records of population |
| 2nd Estate | 1. 1.5% of population 2. 20% of land 3. Nobility & privileged, little to no taxes 4. Emigres’ |
| 3rd Estate | 1. 98% of population 2. 70% of land 3. Laborers, bourgeoise, merchants, artisans, peasants, farmers, poor, rich, etc. 4. Paid most taxes in the country (Gov’t tax & religious tithe) |