The Third, like everybody who was not noble or clergy
The 3rd estate represented the bourgeoisie, meaning the commoners.
The Bourgeoisie differed from other individuals of the Third Estate in that they had material wealth and education. The only differences between the Bourgeoisie and the nobility was rank in society and fiscal and ceremonial advantages conferred on the nobility on account of this difference in social caste.
The 1st estate was represented by the Clergy. The 2nd estate was represented by the Nobility. The 3rd estate was represented by the Bourgeoisie
The three estates traditionally refer to the social classes in pre-revolutionary France: the First Estate (clergy), the Second Estate (nobility), and the Third Estate (commoners, which included peasants, workers, and the bourgeoisie). The bourgeoisie, a key part of the Third Estate, consists of the middle class, including merchants, industrialists, and professionals who gained economic power but often lacked political influence. This distinction became particularly significant during the French Revolution, as the bourgeoisie sought greater representation and rights.
No, they did not. They were exempted from paying taxes. Only the 3rd estate (the bourgeoisie) had to pay taxes.
The Third Estate was the estate in which the bourgeoisie belonged to.
first- clergy second- nobles third- peasants & bourgeoisie
That was the third estate.
This group was made up of the middle class of the French. Mainly the 3rd class. The 1st class was Priests while the 2nd class was made up of Nobles and wealthy landowners. 3rd class were wealthy peasants and the bourgeoisie.
Most people (>95%) were from the Third Estate.
The 1st estate was represented by the Clergy. The 2nd estate was represented by the Nobility. The 3rd estate was represented by the Bourgeoisie Meaning, the 3rd estate WAS the bourgeoisie.
Third Estate was the generality of people which were not part of the other estates, or commoners. Bourgeoisie were middle class.
The bourgeoisie was made up of wealthy people while the third estate was made up of nobles.
The 3rd estate represented the bourgeoisie, meaning the commoners.
The first estate was made up of clergies The second estate was made up of nobilities The third estate was made up of everyone who is not included in the first and second estate (According to Abbe Sieyes "what is the 3rd estate?" - everything)
The Bourgeoisie differed from other individuals of the Third Estate in that they had material wealth and education. The only differences between the Bourgeoisie and the nobility was rank in society and fiscal and ceremonial advantages conferred on the nobility on account of this difference in social caste.
The French working class. It includes the peasants, the bourgeois, and the merchants. Essentially, the Third Estate was everyone who was not a part of the noble class (Second Estate) or the clergy (First Estate).