what is french society during the late eighteenth century
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Explanation:
In 18th century french society was divided into 3 estates th first estate consnisted as clergy . The second estate comprised the nobility while the third estate which formed about 97% of population consisted the merchants, officials, pleasents,artisans etc.
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Explanation:
The term ' old regime ' is usually to described the society and institution of france. French society before 1789 was divided into three estates; it was called a society of estates. The estate consisted as follow:
1. The first estates: The estate consisted of the clergy. The clergy were exempted from paying taxes to the king.
2. The second estates : The second estates consisted of nobility was also exempted from taxes. The noble father enjoy feudal privileges. These included feudal dues which they extracted from the peasants.
3. The third estates : The third estates consisted of big business men, merchants, courf , officials, lawyers, peasants and artisan , landless labour, servents, etc. The third estates comprised both rich and poor persons.