12 marksAtlantic Revolutions and Independence Movements to 1800

CAPE History Unit 2 · 2005 · Paper 2 · Question 1(b)

With reference to Document II, briefly explain the "grievances" of the MAIN social groups in France in 1789.

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1(a)With reference to Document I, what was the significance of the King summoning the Estates General in 1789?[6 marks]
1(c)With reference to Document III, outline FOUR significant measures taken by the National Assembly between 1789 and 1791.[12 marks]

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