In the pre-Revolution system, the first two estates, which made up 3% of the population had all the power. If that changed, they'd lose power.
the first estate often faced revolts from the other two estates
French Bishops were named by the King of France and most often from the Nobility. They had close personal and familial ties and their vote was routinely the same on every issue.
The Estates General, convened in 1789, highlighted the inequality of the French government by revealing the disproportionate power held by the privileged classes. Comprising three estates—clergy, nobility, and commoners (the Third Estate)—the voting system favored the first two estates, which together constituted a minority but held the majority of votes. This imbalance underscored the systemic inequalities in representation and taxation, fueling discontent among the Third Estate, who were largely burdened by taxes yet had limited political power. The disparities illustrated by the Estates General were pivotal in sparking the French Revolution.
Because the Third Estate, despite having as many members as the other two together, had only one vote, and could always bve outvoted by the First and Second.
Eastern philosophers and Christianity.
the first estate often faced revolts from the other two estates
There were 3 estates: the third estate was the bourgeoisie. They represented 97% of all inhabitants of France. There other two estates (the first and second) were the nobility and the clergy (the representatives of the church).
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The two estates that wanted to stay the same are the First Estate and the Second Estate because they liked the way that they were. The Third Estate wanted more votes so they asked for more votes from the First Estate.
The First and Second Estate.
French Bishops were named by the King of France and most often from the Nobility. They had close personal and familial ties and their vote was routinely the same on every issue.
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1st- no taxes2nd- no taxes3rd- steady income form there jobs
There are two parts to enlightenment philosopher. The two parts are faith in European and the search for the practical.
There were three core concepts to enlightenment thinking; reason, social sciences and progress. Two enlightenment thinkers were Bernard de Fontenelle and Pierre Bayle.
The Estates General, convened in 1789, highlighted the inequality of the French government by revealing the disproportionate power held by the privileged classes. Comprising three estates—clergy, nobility, and commoners (the Third Estate)—the voting system favored the first two estates, which together constituted a minority but held the majority of votes. This imbalance underscored the systemic inequalities in representation and taxation, fueling discontent among the Third Estate, who were largely burdened by taxes yet had limited political power. The disparities illustrated by the Estates General were pivotal in sparking the French Revolution.
For thy sweet love remember'd such wealth bringsThat then I scorn to change my state with kings.