MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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First Estate
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Second Estate
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Third Estate
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Third Estate was made up of everyone else, from peasant farmers to the bourgeoisie – the wealthy business class.
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: -This assembly was composed of three estates – the clergy, nobility and commoners – who had the power to decide on the levying of new taxes and to undertake reforms in the country. The opening of the Estates General, on 5 May 1789 in Versailles, also marked the start of the French Revolution.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Second Estate was a small group in 18th century French society comprising the noble or aristocratic orders. Its members, both male and female, possessed aristocratic titles such as Duc (’Duke’), Comte (’Count’), Vicomte (’Viscount’), Baron or Chevalier.