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What was the Old Regime of 18th century France?

ancien régime, (French: “old order”) Political and social system of France prior to the French Revolution. Under the regime, everyone was a subject of the king of France as well as a member of an estate and province.

What were Old Regime characteristics?

Here are just some listed characteristics of the Old Regime: state in financial ruin. new taxes need (to fix economy) but church did not pay because the didn't register royal decrees. peasants took on the tax burden = poorer state.

What describes France's Old Regime?

The ancien régime, or “old order,” refers to the social and political order that existed in France from the late Middle Ages until the French Revolution. Under this system, all men were subjects of the king of France. National citizenship did not exist in France.

What was the political condition of France in 18th century class 9?

France was a monarchy before the French revolution in 1789. Monarchy means France was ruled by a hereditary king. Louis XVI was the king of France. The French society was divided into three classes called Estates.