1.1 - French Society During the Late Eighteenth Century
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Who comprised the Third Estate in France?
💡 Hint: Think about the general population outside of the nobility and clergy.
What was the Bastille?
💡 Hint: Consider the significance it held as a symbol of tyranny.
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Which estate in French society was primarily responsible for paying taxes?
💡 Hint: Recall the composition of the estates.
True or False: The Bastille was a symbol of the people's liberty.
💡 Hint: Think about its historical significance.
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Discuss how the economic policies of Louis XVI prior to the revolution can be compared to modern fiscal policies in any contemporary democratic system. What can be learned?
💡 Hint: Research fiscal policies of modern democracies to compare.
Evaluate the importance of non-violent protests in light of the violent actions of the revolution. Can change be achieved without violence?
💡 Hint: Consider historical examples of successful non-violent revolutions.
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