Question

How did the new middle class contribute to the cause of French Revolution? Explain in 2-3 points​

Answer 1

Answer:

In the eighteenth century, many persons who belonged to third estate and earned their wealth through overseas trade and manufacturing goods, were termed as middle class. It was a new social group, which also comprised of court officials, lawyers and administrative officials. People of Middle class were educated and believed that no privilege should be given by birth, rather position of a person in society should be merit based. Philosophers, such as John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau were envisaging a society based on freedom, equal laws and opportunity for all.

Answer 2

The New Middle Class (ideas of the philosophers) made a positive contribution during the French Revolution.

Explanation:

The ideas of the philosophers made a positive contribution during the French Revolution.

• The middle class was considered as the thinkers who wanted to change the environment and thought about how to change.
• Voltaire, Rousseau, Montesquieu and Diderot were among the many progressive thinkers in France. Contributions were-

1. People were able to fight for their rights because of their progressive ideas.
2. He exposed the incompetence of the emperor and his government.
3. Voltaire's principles inspired people to fight for the rights and finances of the Church without feeling guilty.
4. John Locke argued against divinity and the total power of the monarchy.