French Revolution

First, Second, and Third Estate-the different classes in france based on families and profession rather than wealth

Clergy - the high ranking members of the church (cardinals bishops etc) –first estate

Sans-Culottes - the urban poor/common people of the 3rd estate

Bourgeoisie - the wealthy middle class in the 3rd estate

Inflation - prices rising due to growing demand and low supply of goods-like bread

American Revolution and Seven Years War - French provided support for the American revolution and a conflict between france and great britain over north american land leaving france having government debt

Tithes - taxes to the church

Enlightenment - scientific method focused on data, proof, logic, and reason

Locke - father of liberalism who introduced modern ideas of philosophy, democracy, and natural rights - life liberty and property

Montesquieu - developed modern democratic government systems like separation of powers and checks and balances

Voltaire - modern values on civil liberties and relationship between government and religion

Rousseau - direct democracy, consent of the governed

Hobbes - social contract

Louis XVI (16th)- indecisive king, does not tax first and second estate when the country was in debt and tries to escape france in flight to vennes angering the people influencing the revolution and later leading him to be executed 

Marie Antionette - wife of louis XVI, known to be spoiled and insensitive “let them eat cake” condescending to the poor who cant even afford normal food but she was trying to be considerate

Estates-General - Like the French Parliament, made of 3 houses (one for each estate) 1st: 300 reps 2nd: 300 reps 3rd: 600 reps

Vote by Order- Each estate only gets one vote, not by each individual rep