The French Revolution (Part I: The Old Regime)
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http://www.tomrichey.net/euro This is the first part of my lecture series on the French Revolution, providing an introduction to the background and the causes of the chain of events that led to the Revolution. Before the French Revolution, France operated under the Old (Ancien) Regime in which the people were organized into three Estates: the First (Clergy), the Second (Nobility), and the Third (Everyone Else). The clergy and the nobility had several privileges, including exemption from paying taxes. The extravagant spending of the French monarchy combined with its inability to tax the first two estates created a financial crisis in the late 18th century. France's decision to assist the United States in the American Revolution pushed the French monarchy's finances to the breaking point, prompting King Louis XVI to call an "Assembly of Notables" in 1787 to investigate options for raising more revenue. The Assembly of Notables ended in failure, with the clergy and the nobility refusing to consent to taxation. Louis was left with no choice but to call the Estates General, where I will continue in the second lecture. This lecture is intended for AP European History and Western Civilization students, but is appropriate for high school audiences and lifelong learners, as well.
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I was taught that the nobles were the first followed by the clergy and not the other way around. Or was I not paying attention in class 😱...I've got an exam on this soon
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I just realized you have a "Pessimist mug" which is halfway full/empty. good one
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I really like teachers like you who care to educate, I appreciate this
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PHAHAHAH U MAKE HISTORY FUNNY HAHAH ENJOYED THIS XX
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Yo whats ur snapchat?
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Nobility was higher ranked than clergy....
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FYI: according the the chart....19% went to public works, 25% went to the military.
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Do French generally support the regime? Please answer thank you
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The key box colours don't match the graph
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Which is incorrect, the chart or what you said?
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i like the mini-quizzes you have been putting in
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Way better teacher than my own XD thank you!!
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lookin snazzy richey
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You look like Matt Damon
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You're the BEST! I'm trying to do an essay on how the French influenced Germany in the nineteenth century but I gotta start with the French Rev (according to my own guesses!)
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What grade(s) do you teach? The posters behind me are tripping me up, what with their juxtaposition.
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Thank You very much Sir I hope I am going to pass my exams tomorrow. Nice way to learn. Thanks a lot
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Yas daddy teach me euro history f me up
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I have a HORRIBLE AP European History teacher...thank you for reviving my interest in European history! You're great at what you do sir! :D
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