Chapter 6 - New ideas - 1

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Repetition 6.2  

Summary 6.2


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Today's planning
Repetition 6.2  

Summary 6.2


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Summary for extra credit


Only 4 are interested in getting an extra point?

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Write down three reasons why the treasury is empty.

Slide 3 - Open question

explain that in the 18th century France was a urban-agrarian society.

Slide 4 - Open question

Which four complaints does the bourgeoisie have against the ancien régime?

Slide 5 - Open question

Chapter 6: Reason and Revolution
(pruiken en revoluties)
We will discuss subjects and events that happened during the 18th century. 

1700 - 1800 is called The age of wigs and revolution.
In this chapter you'll find scientific discoveries, but also a lot of violence. People are fighting for democracy and freedom. 
It is also a time where Europeans use African slaves for trade. 

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 The age of reason
In the 17th century (1600-1700) there was a scientific revolution
Scientists started working with new methods and logic thinking. This new way of thinking also inspired philosophers.

Philosophers questioned every aspect of life: nature, science, religion, morals and behaviour. 
This is called 'enlightened thinking'

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The French estate system
France had a estate system (klassen systeem): A system where the population is divided into estates with their own rights and duties.

First estate: Clergy  
Second estate: Nobility  
Third estate: rest of the people

Third estate were farmers or prominent citizens or labourers, but also the bourgeoisie. 

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Privileges
First two estates had many privileges:
- Only nobleman could become army officers
- Did not had to pay taxes to the king 

Only the third estate had to pay taxes. Not only directly but also over the price of food, which made life very expensive

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What now?
Work on your assignments. 
- 6.3 is due this week. 

Before the next lesson (after the holiday) you will:
- Be up to speed.

Week 9: Hand in your P.A. 

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