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9 Cards in this Set
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old order
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A social and political structrue
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King Louis XVI
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the kings was at the top, and three social groups called estates were below him. was king at the time of the revolution. lived in the palace of Versailles.
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Marie-Antoinette
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from Austria. unpopular with the French. she was frivolous and self-indulgent.
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First Estate
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Roman Catholic Clergy -1% of population - did not follow the same laws as every one else - catholic church nor clergy had to pay taxes.
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Second Estate
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made up of nobles, 2% population. paid few taxes held key positions in the government.
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Third Estate
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largest group, 97% population, had to pay taxes
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Bourgeoisie
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City dwelling merchants, factory owners, and professionals. workers of third estate.
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Sans culottes
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urban dwelling poor class people
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Radical
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people who favored extreme change in control
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