1. Do Now: List examples of inequalities that you have experienced (government, work, school, siblings, etc.)

2. Old Regime: The social and political system of France- the people of France were divided into 3 social classes known as estates Louis XVI: king of France from 1774 to 1792 his failure to grant reforms led to the French Revolution. He was married to Marie Antoinette Estates-General: Legislative assembly of France composed of clergy, nobles, and commoners (all 3 estates) Absolutism: ruler of a country has all the power Divine Right: belief that the king gets his power from God Clergy: Church officials Bourgeoisie: middle class, or working-class people

3. France was ruled by absolutism- the monarch had absolute control – The monarch ruled by divine right, meaning that power was given by God. Questioning the monarchy = questioning God. The Monarchy… -Made all laws -Levied all taxes/decided how to spend the money -Made decisions regarding war and peace -Could imprison anyone at any time for any reason

4. Use “The Causes of the French Revolution” handout to fill in “The Old Regime” chart First EstateSecond EstateThird Estate Made up of: Privileges: Burdens:

6. Look at this cartoon. It was printed in France in 1789. 1.Who are the people in the cartoon? 2. What are they doing? 3. Who do you think drew the cartoon? Explain your answer. SUMMARY!!