Question

The 18th century witnessed the emergence of which social group in France?

Answer 1

The eighteenth century witnessed the emergence of social groups, termed as middle class, who earned their wealth through an expanding overseas trade and from the manufacturing of goods such as silk and woollen textiles that were either exported or purchased by the richer members of the society. The middle class was an educated class. In addition to merchants and manufacturers, this educated middle class also included professionals such as lawyers and administrative officials. They believed that no group in the society should be given privilege by birth. They believed that a person's social status should be based on merit only. These ideas were put forward by French Philosopher Rousseau. These ideas were discussed intensively in salons and coffee houses and spread awareness among people in the cities and towns of France. These ideas envisaged a society based on equality and freedom and opportunities for all and made the way smooth for the emergence of the middle class.  

Answer 2

Answer:

they were new middle class