Question

the 18th century witnessed the emergency of which social group in France

Answer 1

In the 18th century, middle class was a social group who earned their wealth through an expanding overseas trade and from the manufacture of goods such as woolen and silk textile.

Answer 2

The eighteenth century witnessed the emergence of social groups, termed as the middle class. They earned their wealth through an expanding overseas trade and manufacture of goods such as woolen silk textiles that were exported or bought by the richer members of society. In addition to merchants and manufacturers the third estate included professionals such as lawyers or administrative officials.