MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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Question
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True, they dominated politics
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False, they were not an Estate
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False, the royals were the most powerful Estate
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True, they were the largest Estate
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Nobles in the Second Estate were the richest and most powerful in the kingdom. The King could count on them, but that was of little use to him in the succeeding course of history.
Detailed explanation-2: -Parish priests and members of the lower clergy dominated elections for the First Estate, resulting in a significant number of deputies who were sympathetic to the grievances of the Third. More than 200 of the 296 First Estate deputies were parish priests, while only 51 were bishops.
Detailed explanation-3: -Under the feudal system, the nobles were allowed to control parts of the land and the people who lived there. In exchange, they pledged their loyalty to the king and fought for him. You will see how his sharing of power by royalty with the nobility eventually led to a government that represented more of the people.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.