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The Bourgeoisie were upset due to being relegated to the Third Estate, a political group that represented about 96% of the population but could be outvoted in the Estates General by the First (clergy) and Second (nobles) Estates. Specifically, the First and Second Estates exempted themselves from taxes, leaving the burden of financing the kingdom to the Third Estate.
This was an especially pressing issue in the years leading up to the revolution because France had been plunged into a debt crisis through its support of the American War for Independence (it was so bad that 50% of the national budget was being used to service national debt - compare this with only 5% of the US budget servicing national debt in 2009). The bourgeoisie were not very keen on the idea of shouldering this burden alone. they wanted the First and Second Estates to pay a share of the debt.
However, when the King called for a meeting of the Estates General, the Third Estate, which asserted it was the true representative of the nation, was barred from the chamber, setting off a chain of events that ultimately led to the destruction of the power and privileges of the First and Second Estates.
What else can I help you with?
What was the powerful social class before the french revolution?
The bourgeoisie (the common folk).
Did Karl Marx see the bourgeoisie as becoming part of the communist revolution?
No, quite the opposite. The bourgeoisie would be overthrown by the communist revolution.
How did the bourgeoisie benefit from the revolution?
The bourgeoisie benefited greatly from the French Revolution. They were able to gain more rights overall as a country and were no longer ruled by a king.
Who were the bourgeoisie during the french revolution?
middle class people
How do you use bourgeoisie?
When speaking of the French middle class, particularly during the French Revolution. ex: When the bourgeoisie revolted, they expressed their discontent by beheading the king.
Where were the bourgeois upset before the French revolution?
They opposed slavery. Might wanna catch up on that homework.
What was another name for the middle class during the french revolution?
la Bourgeoisie
Who was the leader of extreme radicals during the French Revolution?
Robespierre most often gets that ranking in the French Revolution.
What social class were bourgeoisie people considered?
During the French revolution, the bourgeoisie represented the 3rd estate of the Estates General. The 1st one was the Clergy (the church and all its representatives) and the 2nd was the nobility.
Who made up the third estate in France prior to the french revolution?
The Middle Classes, also called the Bourgeoisie.
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.
Who did the French fight against in the French revolution?
The French revolutionists (the 3rd estate, the bourgeoisie) fought against their monarchical system.
