to pay off war debts from the American revolution
Basically the 3rd state were supporters of the french revolution, they made up 98% of the population. The 1st and 2nd estate were the King and clergy. They all lived luxury lifestyles and didn't pay taxes. They didn't try to help the 3rd estate who were in so much debt of paying taxes. When they were making decisions, the 1st and 2nd estate always outvoted the third estate. As a result, taxes were increased! This is why the 3rd estate wanted to become a republic, where decisions of the 3rd estate would stand out more and they could have more of a say in various issues like taxes.
The French Revolution was the most violent rebellion in history that began in 1789. The success of the American Revolution led the French to rebel in the hopes of a new government. It was during the time when Louis the XVIII and Marie Antoinette were in power. They were both incompetent and were unable to rule and fix the dire economic issues.
No, they did not. They were exempted from paying taxes. Only the 3rd estate (the bourgeoisie) had to pay taxes.
The peasants were able to become landlords, not pay taxes to former lords and the right to vote as benefits from the French Revolution. Women were able to receive education and be recognized equally than before.
1st estate: clergy 2nd estate: nobles 3rd estate:middle class
Basically the 3rd state were supporters of the french revolution, they made up 98% of the population. The 1st and 2nd estate were the King and clergy. They all lived luxury lifestyles and didn't pay taxes. They didn't try to help the 3rd estate who were in so much debt of paying taxes. When they were making decisions, the 1st and 2nd estate always outvoted the third estate. As a result, taxes were increased! This is why the 3rd estate wanted to become a republic, where decisions of the 3rd estate would stand out more and they could have more of a say in various issues like taxes.
The French Revolution was the most violent rebellion in history that began in 1789. The success of the American Revolution led the French to rebel in the hopes of a new government. It was during the time when Louis the XVIII and Marie Antoinette were in power. They were both incompetent and were unable to rule and fix the dire economic issues.
3rd estate owned land 70% during french revolution
The French revolutionists (the 3rd estate, the bourgeoisie) fought against their monarchical system.
No, they did not. They were exempted from paying taxes. Only the 3rd estate (the bourgeoisie) had to pay taxes.
The peasants were able to become landlords, not pay taxes to former lords and the right to vote as benefits from the French Revolution. Women were able to receive education and be recognized equally than before.
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.
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The French working class (a.k.a. the bourgeoisie) was represented in the Estates General by the 3rd Estate.
1st estate: clergy 2nd estate: nobles 3rd estate:middle class
In France (and many other European countries) the estates were as follows: 1st estate: Grandees of the (Catholic) Church - that is, senior bishops. 2nd estate: Noblemen. 3rd estate: Ordinary folk ('commoners'). (Serfs were below the 3rd estate).
"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" and it signified exactly what the 3rd estate (the bourgeoisie) wanted for France.