USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -At the top were the bourgeoisie (middle class) made up of bankers, merchants, lawyers, doctors, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -At the apex of the Third Estate’s social hierarchy was the bourgeoisie or capitalist middle classes. The bourgeoisie were business owners and professionals with enough wealth to live comfortably. As with the peasantry, there was also diversity within their ranks.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Third Estate was made up of everyone else, from peasant farmers to the bourgeoisie – the wealthy business class.

Detailed explanation-4: -Why did the French Revolution happen? There were many reasons. The bourgeoisie-merchants, manufacturers, professionals-had gained financial power but were excluded from political power. Those who were socially beneath them had very few rights, and most were also increasingly impoverished.

Detailed explanation-5: -The third estate, which was made up of the lower-class citizens, the common people, middle-lower class peasants, anyone that wasn’t a noble or a clergyman, was furious.