Question

Explain the organization of the French society during late eighteenth century

Answer 1

#French society during the late 18th century

>> French society was divided into three Estates. The first Estate consists of the clergy, the second Estate consisted of the nobility and the Third Estate consisted of the common people.

<> The first two etates, i.e, the clergy and the nobility were called the privileged classes because they enjoyed certain rights and privileges by birth. They were exempted from paying taxes to the state.

<> Only the Third Estate paid taxes. They also had to render services to the landowners.

<> The Church also collected taxes called tithes from the peasants.

<> When Louis 16 ascended the throne he found an empty treasury.

<> Louis 16 wanted to raise the taxes to meet the expenses and increase the income of the government.

Answer 2

the french society at that time was based on the society of estates. which consisted of 3 estates ÷
●1st - THE CLERGY
●2nd-THE NOBILITY
●3rd-COMMON PEOPLE :big businessman,lawyersetc
peasants,artisans,farmers
small peasants,servants

1st and 2nd estate enjoyefd certain feaudal privelages by birth whereas only the members of 3rd estate payed taxes.

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