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There are three main interpretive perspectives that concern the French Revolution. These perspectives are the three estates of France. The first estate and second estate were comprised of the upper class - the nobility and clergy. The third estate was comprised of artisans, peasants, and the working class. As with all feudal systems, the upper classes did not have to pay taxes and had all the advantages, while the hardest working, and yet poorer, folks were left in even tighter straits because of their richer counterparts. Eventually this would lead to bitterness and constraint, which in turn would emerge into full revolt and rebellion.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe First Estate was the Catholic clergy which was stripped of all property and many were killed, exiled or put in prison.
The Second Estate consisted of the Nobles, some of which were killed or held in prison while the vast majority became emigres to other countries.
The Third Estate became the government and introduced the Reign of Terror to hold onto their new found power.
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∙ 9y agoMembers of the 3rd estate were inspired by the American Revolution. They began questioning long standing notions about the structure of society. They demanded equality, liberty, and democracy.
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∙ 13y agoIt was based on a feudal concept whose time had long since passed.
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How did the french revolution affect the system of balance of power?
The French Revolution affected the system of balance of power by having different people come into power in France. After the revolution there was more emphasis placed on individual interests.
What problems did the third Estate have with the political system France had before 1789?
Well, because of the french Revolution the country was in big argument. The 3rd Estte had no say in how the country was run and i guess that was their problem ! :) thankyou x
What were two important reforms during the french revolution?
Two important reforms of the French revolution were, the abolition of the hereditary aristocracy, and the introduction of the metric system.
How did the estate system under the old regime contribute to unrest in France?
The third estate was treated unfairly under the old regime because they had to do all the labor, provide all the food, and were burdened with all the taxes of the French population. Also, when they complained of their oppression to the Estate's General (after Louis XVI called it back after 175 years) none of their suggested/ demanded reforms were passed, since they were outvoted by the first and second estates. The first and second estates were made up of the clergy and nobility, respectively, and they were happy with the way the government worked at the time, since they did not have to work or pay taxes. But they only made up about 3% of the population, and the third estate, the peasants, working class, and bourgeoisie (middle class) were 97% of France's population. Yet in the Estate's General, their influence was minimal since they only got one of three votes. Because of all this, the estate system contributed immensely to unrest in France, and later to the French Revolution
What is an accurate description of the tax system in France in the years preceding the French Revolution?
Taxes had to be paid by the members of the third estate, meaning the bourgeoisie (who were very poor). The nobels and the representatives of the church (who were both very rich) did not have to pay taxes, eventhough they were the richest.
Who did the French fight against in the French revolution?
The French revolutionists (the 3rd estate, the bourgeoisie) fought against their monarchical system.
During the French Revolution why did the Third Estate pay all of the taxes?
That was the way that the system had been set up during the Ancient Regieme.
What is accurate description of the tax system in France in the years preceding the French Revolution?
The members of the Third Estate paid almost all of the taxes.
What system of measurements did the French adopt during the French Revolution?
The metric system.
What revolution was the metric system was devised during?
The French Revolution.
What did Copernicus' contribute to the scientific revolution?
He proposed a Heliocentric system- that Earth orbits the sun.
How did the french revolution affect the system of balance of power?
The French Revolution affected the system of balance of power by having different people come into power in France. After the revolution there was more emphasis placed on individual interests.
What was the class system called in the French Revolution?
The Three Estates.
Which of the revolution's changes to french society remains today a ten day week the metric system?
The METRIC SYSTEM is one contribution of the French Revolution which remains with us to the present day.
What factors contributed to the French Revolution What effect did the revolution have on the system of government in France?
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What were two important reforms during the french revolution?
Two important reforms of the French revolution were, the abolition of the hereditary aristocracy, and the introduction of the metric system.
What problems did the third Estate have with the political system France had before 1789?
Well, because of the french Revolution the country was in big argument. The 3rd Estte had no say in how the country was run and i guess that was their problem ! :) thankyou x
