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The French Revolution Begins Answers

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The French people were divided intoestates.

A
two
B
three
C
four
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Church officials, such as priests, were members of theEstate.

A
First
B
Second
C
Third
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Peasants belonged to theEstate.

A
First
B
Second
C
Third
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Which group contributed about half its income in taxes?

A
the aristocracy
B
the clergy
C
the peasantry
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Why did the members of the Third Estate create an independent assembly?

A
They wanted to show their support of the king and the Estates-General.
B
They knew that the other two estates would block reforms that would benefit ordinary people.
C
They believed that the king would lower grain prices, which would hurt the peasantry.
D
They wanted to reject the principles of the Enlightenment
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Which idea is included in both documents?

A
Resistance to tyranny is a right.
B
Natural rights are given by God.
C
All men have natural rights.
D
The purpose of government is to protect natural rights.
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The aristocracy paid of its income in taxes.

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

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