MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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98%
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10%
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2%
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10%
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Detailed explanation-1: -Only about 0.5% of the population was part of the 1st Estate. The 2nd Estate consisted of the Nobles, representing about 2% of the population. Members of the 2nd Estate also owned approximately 20% of the land, which was another symbol of wealth and status in France.
Detailed explanation-2: -98% of France’s population made up the Third Estate. There were three sub-groups in the Third Estate.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Third Estate was made up of everyone else, from peasant farmers to the bourgeoisie – the wealthy business class. While the Second Estate was only 1% of the total population of France, the Third Estate was 96%, and had none of the rights and priviliges of the other two estates.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Third Estate: made up 97 percent of the population. This estate was made up of three diverse groups. First Group-Bourgeoisie or middle class: this group was bankers, factory owners, merchants, and professionals. Well educated and believed in the Enlightenment ideals.