What was the condition of the french society during the old regime?
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During the old regime,about 60% of the land was owned by nobles and the other richer members of the third estate.
The members of the first two estates that is clergy and nobility enjoyed certain privileges by birth.
The church extracted its share of taxes called tithes from the peasants and the members of the third estates had to pay taxes to the state.
A direct tax called taille and a number of indirect taxes were levied on articles of everyday consumption like salt and tobacco.
The members of the first two estates that is clergy and nobility enjoyed certain privileges by birth.
The church extracted its share of taxes called tithes from the peasants and the members of the third estates had to pay taxes to the state.
A direct tax called taille and a number of indirect taxes were levied on articles of everyday consumption like salt and tobacco.
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