Question

Explain the condition of people of third estate

Answer 1

the clergy and nobility had enjoyed many privileges by birth but the third estate had to pay many taxes .
the taxes were taille (had to pay to the church). tithes(had to pay to the state ).the third estate comprises peasants who made 90% of population , officials, small businessmen . About 60% of land was owned by the churches and other richer members of the third estate.