French Revolution
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Objective
I can describe the major causes of the French Revolution, including social, economic, and political factors.
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Describe the three estates of French society and explain how this social structure led to discontent. (Sentence starter: "French society was divided into three estates: the...")
Explain two economic factors that contributed to the French Revolution. (Key words: debt, taxation, food shortages)
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“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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