Question

"The eighteenth century witnessed the emergence of social groups". elucidate with the example. (5 marks)​

Answer 1

Answer:

- 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.