French Revolution Study guide French revolution ? 1789 began French Society Highest population in Western Europe, and growing 1770 ? population predominantly ruled (lived in country side, rural) Most French peasants owned some land France was self-sufficient for food Supposed to be a good thing They were not industrializing At least not at the same speed as Britain and Prussia. Divided into 3 classes ? estates Division between those estates was rigid Defined by modern standards The Catholic Church 1% of the population 1789 ? there were 10000 officials in France (at the time of the revolution) Very rich Above the level of priests, bishops, cardinals etc. 9999 were from noble families It means the nobility and the church were practically the same thing
French Revolution
French Revolution Study guide French revolution ? 1789 began French Society Highest population in Western Europe, and growing 1770 ? population predominantly ruled (lived in country side, rural) Most French peasants owned some land France was self-sufficient for food Supposed to be a good thing They were not industrializing At least not at the same speed as Britain and Prussia. Divided into 3 classes ? estates Division between those estates was rigid Defined by modern standards The Catholic Church 1% of the population 1789 ? there were 10000 officials in France (at the time of the revolution) Very rich Above the level of priests, bishops, cardinals etc. 9999 were from noble families It means the nobility and the church were practically the same thing
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