French Revolution

Grade 8Social Studies45 min

Learning Objective

I can describe the major causes of the French Revolution, including social, economic, and political factors.

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The French Revolution: Crash Course World History #29

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14 min

7 questions • Short answer

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5 min

Describe how the social structure of France, with its three estates, contributed to the French Revolution. Explain two economic problems France faced in the late 18th century that led to the French Revolution.

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