Warm Up # 29 What should be the role of a government? How should people respond if the government isn’t doing their job?

Backdrop to the French Revolution Workbook pg. 15-16

Essential Question What was life like in France prior to the French Revolution?

Early French History France formed around 481 A.D. Grew in size over the years Bourbon Dynasty begins in 1272 As new provinces were added each had a unique tax and legal structure Most laws favored the clergy and wealthy landowner

18th Century French Economy Nearly all of the 70,000 government offices were purchased Most wealthy elite had tax exemptions Mismanagement of money left France in massive debt Spent money lavishly in order to look financially secure

18th Century French Society France was divided up into 3 Estates 1st Estate: Clergy “Those Who Prayed” Made up of the clergy 1% of the population Controlled about 5-10% of the land

18th Century French Society 2nd Estate: Nobles “Those Who Fought” Made up of the nobility About 2-7% of the population Owned 25% of the land Most inherited their titles However, most enjoyed both privileges and wealth ($$$).

18th Century French Society 3rd Estate: Commoners/Peasants “Those Who Worked” Made up of the common people About 90-97% of the population Owned about 40-50% of the land INCLUDES: Doctors and lawyers Shopkeepers The urban poor The peasants Bourgeoisie

18th Century French Society Growing discontentment about the state of France Legal System Laws differed by class and by location Tax Structure Poorer citizens could be forces to buy or sell goods at a set price Private agencies were hired to collect taxes Often “shook down” rural peasants Royalty Appeared disconnected from French citizens The Palace at Versailles was created to draw wealthy out of Paris to “fawn” over the King

French Revolution Videos 1-3 Revolutions Workbook. 17 Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u64i-4Y-OiM&feature=youtu.be&list=PL78042E17E60D72CF 3rd: video 2– 0:22 7th – Video 1 – 8:39

After Video # 1 SUHUPU: If you won the lottery tomorrow, 100 Million Dollars, what would you do between now and the end of the year?

After Video # 2 Agree Disagree Statement: There should be no limits on free speech, people should be able to say whatever they want, wherever they want. Agree Disagree