The Third Estate (peasants and middle class professionals) paid the most taxes, yet they were the poorest
The Third. The nobility were exempt from most taxes, the clergy from nearly all.
The Third Estate, which included peasants, craftsmen, and business people.
It held a tax exempt status.
Louis XVI called a meeting of the Estates General in 1789 because he needed more revenue. BTW, the French aristocracy was exempt from taxation. Does this sound familiar?
The Catholic Clergy were the First Estate and were tax exempt. The Nobles made up the Second Estate and paid no taxes. Everyone else was in the Third Estate and paid all of the taxes.
The Third. The nobility were exempt from most taxes, the clergy from nearly all.
the third estate (le tiers état)
The Third Estate
The Third Estate, which included peasants, craftsmen, and business people.
The First Estate in France's pre-revolutionary social structure comprised the clergy, including priests, bishops, and other religious leaders. This group held significant power and influence, both spiritually and politically, and was exempt from many taxes. The First Estate was tasked with the spiritual well-being of the population and managed church affairs. Their privileges and wealth often made them a target of criticism during the lead-up to the French Revolution.
In pre-revolutionary France, the Third Estate paid higher taxes compared to the First Estate. The First Estate, comprising the clergy, was largely exempt from many taxes, while the Third Estate, which included commoners, faced heavy taxation despite being the most economically burdened group. This disparity in tax burden contributed to growing discontent and ultimately played a significant role in the French Revolution.
It held a tax exempt status.
The Third Estate
Yes
The second estate
The Third Estate
The Third Estate