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Explore the tax system of the French Revolution and its impact on different estates. Discuss the issues of inequality and review Enlightenment principles of popular sovereignty, natural rights, and individual freedom.
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Tax Time • 1st Estate: 40 francs • 2nd Estate: 30 francs • 3rd Estate: Bourgeoisie (15), Peasants (10) • If you belong to the 3rd estate, pay 3 francs for taxes to the 2nd estate. • In addition, tithes are due today. Pay 7 francs to the 1st estate. • This applies to both the 2nd and 3rd estate.
Who has the most? • Who has the least? • What is the problem with this system?
Review Enlightenment Principles • Popular sovereignty Natural Rights: life, liberty, propertyIndividual freedom Political equality
Who would disagree with these ideas? Who would agree with these ideas? • Who likes the way things are? • Who wants change?
Resources • http://www.pptpalooza.net/. Susan Pojer, Howrace Greeley High School. • Censer, J.R., & Hunt, L. (2001). Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: Exploring the French Revolution. University Park, PA (The Pennsylvania State University Press). • http://modernworldhistory.org/unit-3/item/9-lesson-1-the-french-revolution-1789-%E2%80%93-1791.html • http://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/