Asked by Trent Adams on Sep 25, 2024
Who benefited the most from the sale of Church properties following the Assembly's approval of Talleyrand's proposal that Church property become "national properties"?
A) people (both urban and rural) with ready cash who could buy the land for sale
B) priests who were able to privatize Church lands
C) the nobility who had the power to buy more land
D) the king,who liked hunting and converted much Church land into hunting preserves
E) the queen,who was able to give land to her lovers
Church Properties
Refers to land or buildings owned by religious institutions, which historically could include a wide range of assets from places of worship to educational and healthcare facilities.
Talleyrand’s Proposal
A diplomatic initiative by Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand during the Congress of Vienna aimed at re-establishing the balance of power in Europe after the Napoleonic Wars.
- Acquire knowledge of the fiscal challenges that caused the French Revolution and the outcomes of economic policy implementations.
- Evaluate the impact of the French Revolution on societal structures, including class, clergy, and gender roles.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the fiscal challenges that caused the French Revolution and the outcomes of economic policy implementations.
- Evaluate the impact of the French Revolution on societal structures, including class, clergy, and gender roles.