Class 9 History Chapter 1: The French Revolution
Class 9 History Chapter 1: The French Revolution Society and Economy in 18th Century France Q: Who was the ruler of France when the French Revolution broke out? A: Louis XVI of the Bourbon family was the ruler of France. Q: Into how many estates was French society divided during the Old Regime? A: It was divided into three estates: the First Estate (Clergy), the Second Estate (Nobility), and the Third Estate (commoners). Q: Which estate was burdened with paying all the taxes to the state? A: Only the members of the Third Estate paid taxes. Q: What was 'Tithe'? A: It was a tax levied by the church, comprising one-tenth of the agricultural produce . Q: What was 'Taille'? A: It was a direct tax paid directly to the state by the members of the Third Estate. Q: What is meant by a 'Subsistence Crisis'? A: It is an extreme situation where the basic means of livelihood are endangered, which occurred frequently in France during the Old Regime. The Role of Ph...