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What were the first second and third estates in france?
In the National Assembly in France during the time of the French Revolution, as you know was separated into three estates. The first estate consisted of the clergy who were hardly taxed and enjoyed many privileges. The second estate was filled with nobles so high class citizens. They too paid next to no taxes and had dominance over the third estate. The third and final estate consisted of commoners, anyone from bankers to peasants were unfairly categorized and bundled up into this single heap of French citizens. This group of people would pay almost all of the taxes in France and owned the majority of the total land in France. Now in the National Assembly each estate would get one vote. The first and second estates would team up and had authority over the third estate, unfairly dominating and suppressing the views and values of the third estate.
How did the purpose of the meeting of the Estate-General in 1789 change?
They insisted that all three estates meet together and that each delegate have a vote. This would give the advantage to the Third Estate, which had as many delegates as the other two estates combined
Why did the nobles the bourgeoisie and the peasants want the estates general called?
The nobles, bourgeoisie, and peasants all wanted the Estates-General called in 1789 due to growing discontent with the monarchy and the economic crisis in France. The nobles sought to protect their privileges and influence, the bourgeoisie aimed for political representation and reforms to address their grievances, and the peasants were desperate for relief from heavy taxation and feudal obligations. Each group saw the Estates-General as a platform to voice their concerns and seek solutions to their hardships. Collectively, they hoped to challenge the absolute power of the king and address the inequities in French society.
How many votes did each Estate have in the Estates General?
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Who were the members of the french estates general?
The French Estates-General was composed of three distinct estates: the First Estate, which represented the clergy; the Second Estate, representing the nobility; and the Third Estate, which included the common people, such as peasants, urban workers, and the bourgeoisie. Each estate had its own interests and power dynamics, with the Third Estate being the most populous but having the least political influence. The Estates-General was convened to address fiscal issues and social unrest, particularly leading up to the French Revolution in 1789.
What was France's voting system like before the revolution?
It was three Estates, each with a single vote.
What were the first second and third estates in france?
In the National Assembly in France during the time of the French Revolution, as you know was separated into three estates. The first estate consisted of the clergy who were hardly taxed and enjoyed many privileges. The second estate was filled with nobles so high class citizens. They too paid next to no taxes and had dominance over the third estate. The third and final estate consisted of commoners, anyone from bankers to peasants were unfairly categorized and bundled up into this single heap of French citizens. This group of people would pay almost all of the taxes in France and owned the majority of the total land in France. Now in the National Assembly each estate would get one vote. The first and second estates would team up and had authority over the third estate, unfairly dominating and suppressing the views and values of the third estate.
What group wanted the Estates General to vote by head rather than by Estate?
The Third Estate, made up of about 98% of France's population, which included the bourgeoisie, peasants, and laborers. Vote by Estate meant that each Estate was entitled to one vote per Estate, so the First and Second Estates (made up of about 2% of France's population, the aristocracy and the clergy) could vote together and successfully vote against 98% of France. Voting by head meant that the Estates would vote based on population, meaning that the Third Estate would have much more votes than the First and Second Estates.
What were the estates in France and who belonged to each?
First EstateClergy-Bishops, Priest, Monks, NunsSecond EstateNobility-King's Family, Sword Nobles, Robe NoblesThird EstateCommons-Merchants, craftsmen, Bourgeoisie, peasents
What were the political goals of each of the Three Estates when the Estates General was called in 1789?
goal of first estate was to maintain status quo, not be taxed and gain more power. That of second estate was same. That of third was to get greater power and require other 2 estates to pay taxes
How did the purpose of the meeting of the Estate-General in 1789 change?
They insisted that all three estates meet together and that each delegate have a vote. This would give the advantage to the Third Estate, which had as many delegates as the other two estates combined
What groups helped in the patriots war efforts who did each group contribute?
France, Prussia, Spain
Why did the nobles the bourgeoisie and the peasants want the estates general called?
The nobles, bourgeoisie, and peasants all wanted the Estates-General called in 1789 due to growing discontent with the monarchy and the economic crisis in France. The nobles sought to protect their privileges and influence, the bourgeoisie aimed for political representation and reforms to address their grievances, and the peasants were desperate for relief from heavy taxation and feudal obligations. Each group saw the Estates-General as a platform to voice their concerns and seek solutions to their hardships. Collectively, they hoped to challenge the absolute power of the king and address the inequities in French society.
Why was the meeting of the estates called?
Louis XVI feared that France's government was going to be bankrupt, so he called a meeting of the Estates' General to find a solution. He had hoped they would vote to raise taxes, a simple solution. However, none of the Estates wanted this. Unfortuatly, Louis decided that the meeting would be according to the old rules, where the 3 Estates met separatly and each cast one vote, so the First and Second Estates' votes would outnumber the Third's. The Third Estate refused to meet seperatly, however, so they went outside to the tennis courts, declared themselves the national assembly of France, and swore to write a constitution! The revolution had begun!!
What was the basic social structure of the ancien regime?
It was divided into three Estates each theoretically equal to each other. The First Estate was the Catholic clergy, the Second Estate and all others were in the Third Estate.
How did the purpose of the meeting of the estates- general in 1789 change?
It was called to deal with Economics and was converted by the Third Estate as a call for an end to the absolute Monarchy and a call for representation in the government.
Was there equality among the three estates?
No, among the three estates the 1st and 2nd estates were considered way higher. Meaning that the 3rd estate was basically the base of the economy. They were the ones who had to pay taxes. Also, they supported the Enlightenment, whereas the 1st and 2nd did not. This would be because of the fact that the Enlightenment period WAS equality. Because of the inequality of the 3rd estate formed the National Assembly and then caused the Tennis Court Oath between the 3rd estate and Louis XVI. (This oath vowed never to separate until a written constitution was established for France.)
