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Why did the third estate believe voting in the estates- general was unfair?
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Why was the tax system unfair towards the third estate?
It took everything from them
What was Mary Wollstonecraft's thoughts on economics?
She didn't think heavily about them; but she did believe it was unfair the when a women was married to a man, she became his property.
What are the problems caused by unfair trade practices?
Believe it or not, there are benifts from unfair (international) trade practice. For example, China engages in such unfair practices such as under priced currency, and the lack of acknowledgement to intelectual property rights. The US recognizes such violations but doesn't enforce them. So in certain situations as odd as it may seem one can actually flurrish! (as in the example of China's economy)
What piece of legislation outlawed unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts and practices?
Federal Trade Commission Act
How can unfair trade affect people?
An unfair trade could affect people in many different ways. One way it could affect people is one person is happy and the other is sad with what they have. If you trade someone a $500.00 iPod for a cookie, that would be an unfair trade.
Why did the third estate object to each estates having one vote in the estates general?
It was unfair for each estate to have one vote because the first and second estate would always out-vote the third estate, seeing they have more common interests. Moreover, the third estate encompassed 97% of the French population yet they only receive one vote in the Estate's General.
Why did the third third estate object to each estate's having one vote in the estates-general?
It was unfair for each estate to have one vote because the first and second estate would always out-vote the third estate, seeing they have more common interests. Moreover, the third estate encompassed 97% of the French population yet they only receive one vote in the Estate's General.
Why did the Third Estate object to each estate having one vote in the Estates-General?
It was unfair for each estate to have one vote because the first and second estate would always out-vote the third estate, seeing they have more common interests. Moreover, the third estate encompassed 97% of the French population yet they only receive one vote in the Estate's General.
Why did members of the third estate think the estate's general was unfair?
They thought the general estate was unfair because they had much more privileges than they did. Because of the Enlightment, the Third Estate wanted equality and liberty. They were also inspired by the American Revolution and began questioning the structure of their society.
What was the events that influenced the French Revolution in 1800?
The large public debt and the unfair tax code which gave the nobles and the Catholic Church tax free status coupled with a government that was not representative or responsive to the majority of the population.
What unfair conditions existed in pre- revolutionary France?
1. The first and second estates were exempt from most taxes (taille, or land tax), while the third estate was not 2. The third estate was forced to pay feudal dues to the nobles and the king 3. There was no redress for the land damage of the third estate homes 4. The higher estates banned hunting that was necessary for survival among the people of the third estate
What where the three estates during the french revolution?
the 3 estates during the French Revolution were; members of the clergy made up the 1st estate, nobles the 2nd estate, and the rest of the people the 3rd estate. the 3rd estate included the working people of the cities and a large and prosperous middle class made up chiefly of merchants, lawyers, and government officials.
Why did the third estate refuse to follow the tradition of each estate having one vote?
It was unfair for each estate to have one vote because the first and second estate would always out-vote the third estate, seeing they have more common interests. Moreover, the third estate encompassed 97% of the French population yet they only receive one vote in the Estate's General.
How was the third estate treated unfairly?
The three estates had an equal vote in the Estates General, which gave the first estate (clergy) and the second estate (nobility) both equal presence with the third estate. This was problematic for two reasons. The first issue was that these votes were vastly out of proportion with the amount of people that they represented. The third estate was 97-98% of the French population, but had only 33% of the vote. The second issue was that the equal votes of the first and second estate served as an effective veto to oppose any changes or improvements which the third estate would request, effectively making the third estate unable to use the Estates General as a vehicle to benefit them in any way.
What was the estate system unfair in France?
One Estate paid all the taxes.
Why was the tax system unfair towards the third estate?
It took everything from them
Why were the three estates fighting?
The nature of the Estates themselves were not a problem. The relative power in comparison to their numbers was seen as a problem by the Third Estate which made up between 95 and 97% of the population of France. To continue to give the Catholic Church and the Nobility an equal vote and voice was deemed as unfair in the Age of Enlightenment. It was time to change the rules of the Ancient Regieme.
