French Revolution Vocab Crossword

Social Classes in France before the French Revolution
Middle class in France made up of doctors, merchants, bankers and lawyers
Highest social class made up of clergy and church officials. Did not pay taxes.
Social class made up of the aristocracy/nobles. Lived in luxury, held highest positions, paid no taxes.
Lowest social class made up of the peasants and bourgeoisie. Paid all of the taxes and no voice in the government.
French legislature before the French Revolution. Had not met in 170 years before King Louis XVI called a meeting to try and raise taxes.
group formed by the 3rd Estate when the king refused to give them more votes because they had more population.
system of ordering people by their wealth, ethnicity, race or common factors.
A sudden overthrow of the government by a small group
The desire for people with a shared culture , history, language and customs for self-rule.
Working Class
A form of government, usually hereditary monarchy, in which the ruler has no legal limits on his or her power.