Question

the clergy of the roman catholic church made up this estate. owned 10% of land in france but paid little in taxes to the government
1st estate
2nd estate
3rd estate
97% of frances population made up this estate. included poor peasants and well educated middle class (bourgeoisie).
1st estate
2nd estate
3rd estate
which of the following is true about king louis xvi and his wife marie antoinette
they were enlightened despots who fought to protect the rights of their citizens
their lavish and excessive spending put france in debt and angered french citizens
they were elected by the people and served as limited monarchs
all of the above
louis xvi called an emergency meeting of the _____________ where members from all classes could advise the king.
estates - general
continental congress
estates parliament

Explanation:

• Primera pregunta: La Iglesia Católica Romana era la Primera Cámara en Francia antes de la Revolución Francesa.
• Segunda pregunta: El 97% de la población francesa, que incluía campesinos pobres y la clase media (burguesía), formaba la Tercera Cámara.
• Tercera pregunta: Luis XVI y María Antonieta eran monarcas absolutos, no electos. No protegieron los derechos de los ciudadanos. Su extravagancia y gastos excesivos hicieron que Francia se endeudara y enojara a los ciudadanos franceses.
• Cuarta pregunta: Luis XVI convocó una reunión de emergencia de los Estados - Generales, donde miembros de todas las clases podían asesorar al rey. El Congreso Continental era de los colonos estadounidenses, y "Estates Parliament" y "General Assembly" no son términos correctos para este contexto histórico francés.

Answer:

1. 1st Estate
2. 3rd Estate
3. Their lavish and excessive spending put France in debt and angered French citizens
4. Estates - General