MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
Question
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Bourgeoisie
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Proletariat
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First Estate
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National Assembly
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Detailed explanation-1: -The bourgeoisie (/ˌbʊərʒwɑːˈziː/ ( listen) BOORZH-wah-ZEE, French: [buʁʒwazi] ( listen)) is a social class, equivalent to the middle or upper class. They are distinguished from, and traditionally contrasted with, the proletariat by their affluence, and their great cultural and financial capital.
Detailed explanation-2: -The bourgeoisie refers to France’s middle class; they were educated professionals such as doctors, lawyers, or businessmen. However, they also had limited rights and were burdened by heavy taxes.
Detailed explanation-3: -La bourgeoisie is a social class that developed in the Middle Ages when the cities expanded (the cities were then called “bourg”). Before that, there were only 2 social classes in France: the peasants and the nobles. The peasants had little or no formal education and worked all their lives, which were usually short.
Detailed explanation-4: -Eighteenth century saw the emergence of a new social group called the middle class. They earned wealth through overseas trade and manufacturing of goods like woollen and silk textiles. This new middle class people belonged to the third estate.
Detailed explanation-5: -At the top were the bourgeoisie (middle class) made up of bankers, merchants, lawyers, doctors, etc.