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What were the primary causes of the French Revolution? Select four options.
lack of representation for the lower classes
the establishment of a state religion
oppressive leadership
high taxes on the lower class
high rates of poverty
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Correct selections (four):
- lack of representation for the lower classes — the Third Estate had little political power despite bearing most of the tax burden.
- oppressive leadership — absolute monarchy and aristocratic privileges fueled resentment.
- high taxes on the lower class — the tax system fell heavily on peasants and commoners, worsening grievances.
- high rates of poverty — food shortages and widespread economic hardship made popular unrest more likely.
Not selected: the establishment of a state religion — while the Catholic Church was powerful and privileged, a formal “establishment” of religion was not a main cause in the way the other economic and political factors were.
- lack of representation for the lower classes — the Third Estate had little political power despite bearing most of the tax burden.
- oppressive leadership — absolute monarchy and aristocratic privileges fueled resentment.
- high taxes on the lower class — the tax system fell heavily on peasants and commoners, worsening grievances.
- high rates of poverty — food shortages and widespread economic hardship made popular unrest more likely.
Not selected: the establishment of a state religion — while the Catholic Church was powerful and privileged, a formal “establishment” of religion was not a main cause in the way the other economic and political factors were.
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