Causes of the French Revolution (Grade 10 NSC Matric History): Flashcards
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Year of the French Revolution
Year of the French Revolution
1789
French rigid social hierarchy system name
French rigid social hierarchy system name
Estate System
% of population in Third Estate
% of population in Third Estate
90%
Bourgeoisie (social class)
Bourgeoisie (social class)
Middle class professionals
Max % of income Third Estate taxed
Max % of income Third Estate taxed
Up to 80%
King Louis XVI's Austrian wife
King Louis XVI's Austrian wife
Queen Marie Antoinette
Last year Estates-General met before revolution
Last year Estates-General met before revolution
1614
Rousseau's famous work title
Rousseau's famous work title
The Social Contract
Montesquieu's revolutionary concept (govt. structure)
Montesquieu's revolutionary concept (govt. structure)
Separation of powers
French Revolution motto
French Revolution motto
Liberty, Equality and Fraternity