Describe how the french society was organized in the 18th century
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The 16th and 17th centuries were a time of tremendously rapid change. Change is always difficult, especially when changes come too quickly. The Thirty Years' War is one example of the kind of conflicts one might have in trying to cope with too-rapid change. But it wasn't just the Holy Roman Empire that had problems. Virtually all countries in Europe struggled in one way or another in trying to cope with the changes coming about in the 16th and 17th centuries. France, for instance, had the same kinds of problems as the rest of Europe: political, social and economic tension made worse by religious division. Even competent rulers and officials had trouble governing France at this time.
Economic Problems
Like the rest of Europe, France had to deal with rapid inflation and falling real wages brought on by the influx of New World gold. Also, France had a special problem with taxation. The French kings relied on tax farmers who put in their own pockets any "extra" money collected. Only 25% of the money collected got to the king! This meant high taxes, but not enough revenue for the king to do his job properly.
Social Problems
As in many other countries in Europe, 16th and 17th century France had a rising middle class unhappy because it had no political say and nobles unhappy because they had lost some of their power and authority. Either group might be tempted to lead or at least participate in a civil war.
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The 16th and 17th centuries were a time of tremendously rapid change. Change is always difficult, especially when changes come too quickly. The Thirty Years' War is one example of the kind of conflicts one might have in trying to cope with too-rapid change. But it wasn't just the Holy Roman Empire that had problems. Virtually all countries in Europe struggled in one way or another in trying to cope with the changes coming about in the 16th and 17th centuries. France, for instance, had the same kinds of problems as the rest of Europe: political, social and economic tension made worse by religious division. Even competent rulers and officials had trouble governing France at this time.
Economic Problems
Like the rest of Europe, France had to deal with rapid inflation and falling real wages brought on by the influx of New World gold. Also, France had a special problem with taxation. The French kings relied on tax farmers who put in their own pockets any "extra" money collected. Only 25% of the money collected got to the king! This meant high taxes, but not enough revenue for the king to do his job properly.
Social Problems
As in many other countries in Europe, 16th and 17th century France had a rising middle class unhappy because it had no political say and nobles unhappy because they had lost some of their power and authority. Either group might be tempted to lead or at least participate in a civil war.
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