MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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The 3rd estate pays more tax than the second estate
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The 3rd estate pays less that the second estate
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The 1st estate and the 2nd estate pay equal taxes
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The 3rd estate and second estate pay equal taxes
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Three Estates The First and Second Estates were exempted from most taxes. The Third Estate retained the burden of producing the wealth for the two privileged Estates and also the responsibility of paying nearly all of the taxes.
Detailed explanation-2: -The French administration had taxes like Tithes (giving one-tenth of the agricultural produce to the Church) and Taille (tax to the State). They also levied taxes on salt and tobacco.
Detailed explanation-3: -Under third estate some were rich and some were poor. Under Louis XVI, France helped many American colonies to gain independence which pushed livres to a debt. In order to meet their expenses, the French government decided to divide society into three estates were the only third estate would pay taxes.
Detailed explanation-4: -Summary of the Three Estates The First Estate consisted of members of the Catholic Church (the clergy). The Second Estate consisted of members of the aristocracy (the nobility). The Third Estate comprised all other members of french society (the commoners).