Question

Which group of french society benefited from the revolution? Which groups were forced to relinquishe power ?

Answer 1

From the revolution, the third estate or the common people were benefited. Not completely benefited but were at gain in some sorts. For example, all the direct and indirect taxes such as tithes and tallies were abolished and also feudal system was not in practise anymore.
Members of clergy and nobility were forced to relinquish their powers and privileges.