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nonebetween 2–5percent✔ about 50percent

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none
B
between 2–5percent
C
about 50percent
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✔ none between 2–5percent about 50percent

A
none
B
between 2–5percent
C
about 50percent
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Which of these statements is supported by information in the graph?

A
The aristocracy paid more in taxes than the clergy.
B
Most people were members of the First and Second Estates.
C
The peasants of France faced severe economic hardships.
D
Taxes paid by the First Estate had increased in recent years.
4

What is the main idea in this passage?

A
The Third Estate has little power, because it is not important.
B
There should only be one estate: the Third Estate.
C
The Third Estate should rule all of France.
D
The Third Estate should have more political influence.
5

✔ the man on the left the man on the right the man under the rock

A
the man on the left
B
the man on the right
C
the man under the rock
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Background information: Political cartoons like this were common during the Revolution. The words on the rock include "tithes and taxes.”What does the rock represent?

A
the power of the Second Estate to tax the others
B
the taxes paid by the clergy
C
the good life led by the bourgeoisie
D
the high taxes paid by the Third Estate
7

Which of these statements would the author of this cartoon most likely support?

A
Members of the clergy enjoyed the most privilege of any estate.
B
The people of France were treated unfairly in the Old Regime.
C
Absolutism was the best form of government.
D
There was little need for government reform.
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the First Estate the Second Estate✔ the Third Estate

A
the First Estate
B
the Second Estate
C
the Third Estate

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