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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