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What problems was the Third Estate facing?
A massive National debt, high and unfair taxation and an inresponsive government.
What unfair conditions existed in pre- revolutionary France?
1. The first and second estates were exempt from most taxes (taille, or land tax), while the third estate was not 2. The third estate was forced to pay feudal dues to the nobles and the king 3. There was no redress for the land damage of the third estate homes 4. The higher estates banned hunting that was necessary for survival among the people of the third estate
Which Estate did the bourgeoisie belong to?
The Third Estate was the estate in which the bourgeoisie belonged to.
First Second and Third Estates?
The Third Estate was the commons or the ordinary people, the First Estate being the clergy and the Second Estate the nobility .
Who was the weathiest members in the third estate?
the wealthiest members in the third estate were the businessmen the lawyers, etc.
Why was the tax system unfair towards the third estate?
It took everything from them
Why did members of the third estate think the estate's general was unfair?
They thought the general estate was unfair because they had much more privileges than they did. Because of the Enlightment, the Third Estate wanted equality and liberty. They were also inspired by the American Revolution and began questioning the structure of their society.
What were the complaints of the Third Estate during the French Revolution?
An unfair tax code.
Why did the third estate refuse to follow the tradition of each estate having one vote?
It was unfair for each estate to have one vote because the first and second estate would always out-vote the third estate, seeing they have more common interests. Moreover, the third estate encompassed 97% of the French population yet they only receive one vote in the Estate's General.
Why did the third third estate object to each estate's having one vote in the estates-general?
It was unfair for each estate to have one vote because the first and second estate would always out-vote the third estate, seeing they have more common interests. Moreover, the third estate encompassed 97% of the French population yet they only receive one vote in the Estate's General.
How did the king treat the people of France in the Third Estate during the French Revolution?
harsh with unfair taxes.
Why did the Third Estate object to each estate having one vote in the Estates-General?
It was unfair for each estate to have one vote because the first and second estate would always out-vote the third estate, seeing they have more common interests. Moreover, the third estate encompassed 97% of the French population yet they only receive one vote in the Estate's General.
What inspired the French Revoluion?
The lack of food for the Third Estate, unfair taxation, and the ability to obtain weapons from the Bastille.
Why did the third estate object to each estates having one vote in the estates general?
It was unfair for each estate to have one vote because the first and second estate would always out-vote the third estate, seeing they have more common interests. Moreover, the third estate encompassed 97% of the French population yet they only receive one vote in the Estate's General.
Why did the third estate believe voting in the estates- general was unfair?
The Third Estate believed voting in the Estates-General was unfair because each estate had only one vote, regardless of its size or population. This meant that the First and Second Estates, which comprised the clergy and nobility, could easily outvote the Third Estate, representing the common people, despite them being the vast majority of the population. The Third Estate felt this system marginalized their voices and interests, leading to widespread frustration and demands for reform. Their discontent ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the French Revolution.
What problems was the Third Estate facing?
A massive National debt, high and unfair taxation and an inresponsive government.
What unfair conditions existed in pre- revolutionary France?
1. The first and second estates were exempt from most taxes (taille, or land tax), while the third estate was not 2. The third estate was forced to pay feudal dues to the nobles and the king 3. There was no redress for the land damage of the third estate homes 4. The higher estates banned hunting that was necessary for survival among the people of the third estate
