HIST 102 : World Civilization Exam Notes Semester 2
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Old regime - the term used to describe the french government and society before the revolution. Absolutist - what type of government did france develop before the revolution. Grant the monarch the power to tax - what did the estates general of france, the national assembly, vote on in 1469. Were weak or minors - the estates general met only when the monarchs. Clergy and church - the first estate was composed of the _________________ and _________________ Nobility - the 2nd estate was composed of the ______________________ Commoners - the third estate was composed of the _______________________ Enlightenment - movement where ideals had gained popularity, and the us republican ideals also gained popularity. Fiscal crisis - event where the debt service paid by the french government amounted to almost half of the annual budget. King louis xvi - king of france that expended little effort at governing.
