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 Second Estate consisted of the nobility of France, including members of the royal family, except for the King. Members of the Second Estate did not have to pay any taxes. They were also awarded special priviliges, such as the wearing a sword and hunting.
Detailed explanation-2: -France under the Ancien Régime (before the French Revolution) divided society into three estates: the First Estate (clergy); the Second Estate (nobility); and the Third Estate (commoners).
Detailed explanation-3: -The French nobility (French: la noblesse française) was a privileged social class in France from the Middle Ages until its abolition on 23 June 1790 during the French Revolution.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: They were the people having special privileges. The estate consisted of people of the family of the king, excluding the king. The class had people owning a lot of wealth and land and yet was exempted from paying tax.
Detailed explanation-5: -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).