Question

In France, the eighteenth century witnessed the emergence of a social group, termed as the
(a) working class (b) middle class
(c) aristocratic class (d) noble class

Answer 1

(b) middle class

Explanation:

In the eighteenth century, France witnessed the emergence of a new social group known as the middle class. This group mainly consisted of traders and manufacturers who earned their wealth by manufacturing and trading goods such as silk, woolen, and other textiles both in France and overseas. They catered to the rich people of the society and made a good amount of income.