Question

Describe the social conditions of France during 18th century or how was the French society organised?

Answer 1

the social conditions of france at that time was very poor.
they were organised by the system of estates ie. :
1st- clergy
2nd- nobility
3rd- common people :big businessman, lawyers, officials, peasants .

1st and 2nd estate didn't payed taxes and enjoyed certain feaudal privelages by birth. whereas the members of 3rd estate payed taxes.

Answer 2

The political and social system before the revolution in France is perceived as the Ancient or old Regime. The common people in this system were the subject of the king, the member of a province and township. This system of social stratification was responsible for the development of rights and status; divided among the three estates of France. The social system of France was comprised of three estates commonly known as the First, Second and Third estate. Among them the first estate was involved of the clergy, the people of the second estate were the nobles (nobility), and the third estate was included all other commoners. People of all three estates did not have national citizenship.