French Revolution
Grade 8•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe the major causes of the French Revolution, including social, economic, and political factors.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the three estates of French society and explain how this social structure led to discontent. (Sentence starter: "French society was divided into three estates: the...")
2. Explain two economic factors that contributed to the French Revolution. (Key words: debt, taxation, food shortages)
3. What was the Estates-General and why was King Louis XVI forced to call a meeting in 1789? (Sentence starter: "The Estates-General was...")
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The French Revolution: Crash Course World History #29
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