Question

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the historical

event depicted in the image to the right?
Financial crisis due to massive national debt.
b. Anger of the middle class (bourgeoisie) over lack
of political power and social mobility.
Lower classes suffering from economic stagnation
and price inflation.
d. The Catholic Church was nearly bankrupt due to
excessive taxation.

Answer 1

I really want to say that it’s D: The Catholic Church was nearly bankrupt due to excessive taxation.

Explanation: From what I remember, only the 3rd Estate (peasantry) was taxed, not the clergy so I don’t understand why they would be bankrupt.