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Absolutism and the structure of the Ancien Régime: Louis XVI as King; government; social divisions; privileges and burdens; strengths and weaknesses.

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The origins of the French Revolution, 1774–1789

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The origins of the French Revolution, 1774–1789

Aqa A Level History2H France in Revolution, 1774–1815 (A-level only)

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Absolutism and the structure of the Ancien Régime: Louis XVI as King; government; social divisions; privileges and burdens; strengths and weaknesses

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What was one of the main weaknesses of Louis XVI's government in the lead-up to the French Revolution?

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One of the main weaknesses of Louis XVI's government was his indecisiveness and inability to implement reforms effectively.

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  • Estates-General: A legislative assembly in France representing the three estates: clergy, nobility, and commoners, convened by the king to address issues such as taxation.
  • Tiers État: The Third Estate, which comprised the common people of France, including peasants, urban workers, and the bourgeoisie, who were burdened by taxes and lacked political power.

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Oversimplifying the causes of the Revolution: Acknowledge the interplay of economic, social, and political factors, including Enlightenment ideas and the structure of the Ancien Régime.

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