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Which o the following terms was applied to the press?

The fourth estate


What is the origins of the term fifth estate?

The term Fifth Estate is any class or group in society other than the clergy (First Estate), the nobility (Second Estate), the commoners (Third Estate), and the press (Fourth Estate). It has been used to describe trade unions, the poor and organized crime. It can also be used to describe media that sees itself in opposition to mainstream (Fourth Estate) media. The term is different in origins and meaning from 'Fifth Column,' used to describe subversive or insurgent elements in a society. It's origins probably comes from the French Estates-General. And for all you bloggers out there, Media researcher Stephen D. Cooper argues that bloggers are the Fifth Estate.


What is the fourth branch of the government?

Although there are only three real branches, the "fourth branch" is sometimes used to refer to either the media (the "fourth estate"), or lobbyists and special interest groups.


What was Andrew Jacksons estate called?

Andrew Jackson's estate is known as the Hermitage and is located near Nashville, Tennessee.


In France during the late 18th century which group was included in the Third Estate?

In late 18th century France, the Third Estate included a diverse group of people, primarily composed of the bourgeoisie (middle class), urban workers, and rural peasants. This estate represented the majority of the population but had little political power compared to the First Estate (clergy) and the Second Estate (nobility). The grievances and demands of the Third Estate ultimately played a crucial role in sparking the French Revolution in 1789.