MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Louis XVI
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A Catholic priest
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A wealthy nobleman
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A poor farmer
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Detailed explanation-1: -First Estate-The First Estate was made up of the clergy. These were people who worked for the church including priests, monks, bishops, and nuns.
Detailed explanation-2: -The First Estate consisted of Roman Catholic clergy, and it was by far the smallest group represented in the Estates-General.
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.
Detailed explanation-4: -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).