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Causes of the French Revolution: Storyboard
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- Slide: 1
- Social
- I only borrow you the land, you have to pay me and give it back.
- ok
- French society was divided into three estates: the clergy, nobility, and commoners. The First and Second Estates had privileges like land ownership and tax exemptions. The Third Estate, making up most of the population, had to pay heavy taxes and had no political power.
- Slide: 2
- Political
- just do everything I told you to or there will be consequences
- Political
- Yes
- I hate you
- The king had absolute power and ruled without listening to the people's voices. King Louis XVI made poor decisions, ignored advice, and failed to solve France’s problems. This unchecked power and lack of accountability led many to demand a new form of government.
- Slide: 3
- Economic
- Well is not my fault so no
- Please food I haven't eat for 2 days :(
- The Third Estate, made up of common people, paid nearly all the taxes while the wealthy nobles and clergy were mostly exempt. This unfair system caused widespread poverty and resentment. As food prices rose and wages stayed low, people struggled to survive and demanded change.
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