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The first estate was the class of clergymen. The first estate was exempted from all taxes except for an optional tax payment once every 5 years. They also had the right to be represented and run for office in the first estate of the estates-general, the french parliament, when it was called into session by the king.
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Why was the national assembly of the french revolution so important?
The national assembly got rid of feudal privileges of first and second estates, making commoners equal to the nobles and the clergy.
What were the first second and third estates in france?
In the National Assembly in France during the time of the French Revolution, as you know was separated into three estates. The first estate consisted of the clergy who were hardly taxed and enjoyed many privileges. The second estate was filled with nobles so high class citizens. They too paid next to no taxes and had dominance over the third estate. The third and final estate consisted of commoners, anyone from bankers to peasants were unfairly categorized and bundled up into this single heap of French citizens. This group of people would pay almost all of the taxes in France and owned the majority of the total land in France. Now in the National Assembly each estate would get one vote. The first and second estates would team up and had authority over the third estate, unfairly dominating and suppressing the views and values of the third estate.
What member of the first and second estates were exempt from?
From paying taxes.
What was abolition of privilege?
As we know in the French Revolution there were 3 Estates- Clergy , Nobility and Commoners A special privilege was enjoyed by Clergy and Nobility by birth- No Taxes there were many more privileges enjoyed by them. Members of commoners got frustrated and they made France a Constitutional Monarch and they removed / abolished privileges enjoyed by first 2 groups. Now there were no more privileges enjoyed by any section
How many people died from the first second and third estates in France?
nobody die
Which two estates in France got there privileges eliminated by the National assembly?
The First and Second Estate.
Who was the first second and third estates?
The First Estates was the Clergy; the Second Estates was the Aristocrats; and the Third Estates was the poor.
Who got most of the privileges among three estates in the french soiety?
Clergy
Why was the national assembly of the french revolution so important?
The national assembly got rid of feudal privileges of first and second estates, making commoners equal to the nobles and the clergy.
What are some of the reluctance of the first and 2nd estates to eliminate there tax exemption?
The first and second estates, comprising the clergy and nobility, were reluctant to eliminate their tax exemptions due to their entrenched privileges and the fear of losing power and influence. They believed that maintaining these exemptions was essential for preserving their social status and financial security, which could be threatened by a more equitable tax system. Additionally, both estates often viewed the proposed reforms as an attack on their traditional rights and privileges, leading to resistance against any changes that would diminish their advantages in society.
The privileges of the first and second estate?
The first and second estates had political power and authority, did not have to pay taxes, collected tolls from peasants using their mills etc. and did not have to serve in the military.
What does Robespierre begin to demand at the meeting of the Estates General regarding taxes and the First and Second Estates?
anus!
Did France's system of estates violate the principle of equality?
Yes, it did, because the groups/estates were separated, and not treated equally. The people in the lower estates were not allowed the same jobs, privileges, etc. In fact, high-paying jobs were reserved for the nobility. This led the people in the lower estates to become poor, and not able to afford basic necessities such as food.
What were the first second and third estates in france?
In the National Assembly in France during the time of the French Revolution, as you know was separated into three estates. The first estate consisted of the clergy who were hardly taxed and enjoyed many privileges. The second estate was filled with nobles so high class citizens. They too paid next to no taxes and had dominance over the third estate. The third and final estate consisted of commoners, anyone from bankers to peasants were unfairly categorized and bundled up into this single heap of French citizens. This group of people would pay almost all of the taxes in France and owned the majority of the total land in France. Now in the National Assembly each estate would get one vote. The first and second estates would team up and had authority over the third estate, unfairly dominating and suppressing the views and values of the third estate.
Which of Frances estates were exempt from the taille?
The second estate
How was the membership of the national assembly difference from that of the Estates General?
The National Assembly was formed mostly by members of the third estate, while the Estates General consisted of the first, second, and third estates.
How was the membership of the National Assembly different from the Estates General?
The National Assembly was formed mostly by members of the third estate, while the Estates General consisted of the first, second, and third estates.
