Question

question 23 of 35
how did social inequality in france contribute to the french revolution?
a. it gave french aristocrats the funds to raise armies that could challenge the french monarchy.
b. it made the majority of frances population resentful toward french aristocrats and royalty.
c. it encouraged the french monarchy to pass taxes that only affected wealthy aristocrats.
d. it prevented poor french citizens from participating in organizations like the estates general.

Explanation:

Social inequality in France meant the Third Estate (commoners) bore most of the tax burden while the clergy (First Estate) and nobility (Second Estate) had privileges. This led to resentment.

• Option A: Aristocrats were part of the privileged groups and did not use funds to challenge the monarchy in this context.
• Option B: The majority (Third Estate) resented the privileged (aristocrats and royalty) due to inequality, which is a key factor in the revolution.
• Option C: The monarchy passed taxes that mainly affected the Third Estate (not wealthy aristocrats).
• Option D: Poor French citizens (Third Estate) were part of the Estates - General but had less power, but the main issue was resentment from inequality, not just participation.

Answer:

B. It made the majority of France's population resentful toward French aristocrats and royalty.