Which group was most exploited during french revolution
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3rd Estate
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3rd Estate was the most exploited group during the French Revolution.
They had to pay all the taxes.
The 1st and the 2nd Estates were exempted from paying taxes.
The 3rd Estate had to pay Tithe which was levied by the church and tail which was levied by the state.
They further were obliged to render their free services to the lords.
90% of the population consisted of peasants.
Most of them did not own the land they cultivated.
60% of the total land was owned by clergy and nobility
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