Abran Shaffer's List: Political Advisor

• • Also look at "The Estates General meeting"
• all privileges were determined by birth and not by talent.
• All the main political decisions were taken arbitrarily by the King and his advisers, with little or no direct consultation with the rest of the French population.

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• • Explore the Resources Tab for specific information for your assigned roles...There is a lot here so pay attention to notes and highlighted content.
• • Click on Topics to find good info for your role; Explore the documents section, there may be insightful primary source material worth noting. 
    Use the Who's Who link to learn about the important people involved.
• • Read this selection first 

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• • Cultural Attache:
    
    Explore : Social Causes of the Revolution
• • Government Advisor - go to "Monarchy Embattled"
• • Philosopher - Explore "The Enlightenment and Human Rights"

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• • Political Advisor - there is some good information here. Look for notes and highlighted text to direct you.
• • Read this description. Notice the importance of social order and population. How did this add tension to the political system? Who was left out of the power structure? 
• His Majesty the King
• The Administration

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