Question

Describe system of estates in which french society was organised in 18 century . What was condition of peasants in this system ?

Answer 1

The society was divided into three estates
1.The clergy
2.the Nobility
who did not pay taxes and enjoyed all Civic rights
they basically were just after The King
The peasant were in a deteriorating condition with heavy taxes and no special luxuries

Answer 2

Answer:The French society was divided into 3 estates. ... Peasants, belonging to the 3rd estate made up of 90 per cent of the population. Peasants were obliged to render services to the members of the 1st and 2nd estate and to work in their houses and fields and to serve in the army or to participate in building roads