French Revolution DBQ

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French Revolution DBQ

Which French Estate is represented at the bottom?

What is the clear message of this cartoon?

Who is the intended audience of this cartoon?

Why were the peasants taxed in so many ways?

What tone does Mr. Young have toward this woman? How can you tell?

Why do you think these words inspired the Third Estate to revolt?

Why do you think these words inspired the Third Estate to revolt?

This pamphlet was banned by the French government. Why do you think the government did this?

Who does Rousseau think should make the laws?

Which type of government would Rousseau support?

How does this document differ from document 1?

Which estate(s) would be the target audience for this cartoon?

First Estate

Second Estate

Third Estate

The building behind the men is the Bastille, a French prison that was attacked at the beginning of the Revolution. Why do you think the cartoonist put this in the background?