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?

ResourcesResources«http:http://www.pptpalooza.net/. Susan Pojer, //www.pptpalooza.net/. Susan Pojer, Howrace Greeley High School. Howrace Greeley High School.

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