0
Who made up the third estate in France prior to the french revolution?
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
The Middle Classes, also called the Bourgeoisie.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Who made the first estate in France and what role did they play in the county?
(Prior to 1789) the First Estate was the aristocracy. The Second Estate was the clergy. The Third Estate was everyone else. The French Parliament was called the Estates General. In more recent times, the media are sometimes referred to as the Fourth Estate.
What was the old regime prior to the start of the French Revolution?
The Ancient Regieme divided the population into three classes called Estates. The First Estate was the Catholic Clergy and the Second Estate consisted of the Nobles. The vast majority ranging from street urchins and beggars to wealthy businessmen formed the Third Estate.
What were three big problems in France before the revolution?
Problems in France helped to spark a revolution. What were three big problems in France before the revolution?
What contributed to Frances economic problems prior to the revolution?
Various factors have contributed in France's economic problems prior to the 1789's Revolution, some of the major ones being:Poor agricultural harvestsGrowing costs of the American Revolution (mainly funded by France)Ageing economic system based on social estates
What social groups were exempt from paying taxes Prior to the French Revolution?
The Third Estate, which included peasants, craftsmen, and business people.
What are the three estates in France prior to the revolution?
The Catholic Clergy made up the First Estate. The French Nobles made up the Second Estate. The commoners were all lumped into the Third Estate.
What was the name of the middle class of people in France?
The middle class people of France were known as the bourgeoisie. They represent the wealthiest social class, and are identifiable by their ownership of capital. In France, they represented the Third Estate, and were forced to shoulder the expenses of the first two estates prior to the French Revolution.
What are some famous quotes about the situation in France prior to 1789 and the resons for the french revolution?
What Is The Third Estate? Everything What Has It Been Until Now In The Political Order? Nothing What Does It Want To Be? Something -from "What is the Third Estate?" by Abbe Sieyes, 1789
Where was Napoleon Bonaparte before the french revolution?
Prior to the French Revolution he was the son of a Noble in Italy and played no important role in France. He joined the French Army in the very early stages of the Revolution and his fame began from there.
Did France ever recover from the french revolution?
Certainly. France under Napoleon had recovered the domestic tranquility that existed in France prior to the French Revolution. Of course, France would never be the same after the French Revolution, but in terms of economic recovery, social co-existence, power on the world stage, and stable laws, the Napoleonic period recovered that.
What town is Les Miserables set in?
The setting is in France, most of the latter part of the book takes place in Paris.
Who made the first estate in France and what role did they play in the county?
(Prior to 1789) the First Estate was the aristocracy. The Second Estate was the clergy. The Third Estate was everyone else. The French Parliament was called the Estates General. In more recent times, the media are sometimes referred to as the Fourth Estate.
Did the french retain a portion of their norh American holdings?
No, they got defeated by the British. As a matter of fact, the constitution was written with the French in mind. Even though the American Revolution came prior to the French Revolution, they counted on France to support the independence, as a revenge for having them kicked out of North America.
What was the old regime prior to the start of the French Revolution?
The Ancient Regieme divided the population into three classes called Estates. The First Estate was the Catholic Clergy and the Second Estate consisted of the Nobles. The vast majority ranging from street urchins and beggars to wealthy businessmen formed the Third Estate.
What were three big problems in France before the revolution?
Problems in France helped to spark a revolution. What were three big problems in France before the revolution?
Name the three classes in France prior to the French Revolution?
The first estate was of the clergy. The second was of the nobility, and the third was everyone else: peasants, merchants, lawyers, industrial workers, artisans,
How did the France and Spain help the patriots?
France was more supportive than the Spanish were during the American Revolution. La Fayette was a great naval commander in combatting the English. The French supplied the patriots with guns and men and part of a navy, which, prior to French aid, there was none. French support may have been key to winning the Revolutionary war.
