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Why were members of the third estate dissatisfied with life under the old regime?
The Third Estate made up 95% of the population but had little power is the general Estates and they wanted equal privileges.
Which of France's estates was not exempt from the taille?
The Third Estate
Why were the members of the third estate dissatisified with their way of life under the old regime?
They were because they didn't have the power they used to have. Basically, the tenants of the land were not as powerful as they had been during the Middle Ages. It made them disappear completely as a result.
What was the Third Estate in France?
97 percent of the French population - Apex
What was the name of tax which was directly paid to the state of the third estate?
The answer is Taille or Land Tax
Who was the weathiest members in the third estate?
the wealthiest members in the third estate were the businessmen the lawyers, etc.
What taxes did members of third estate have to pay?
the members of the third estate had to pay money
How was the estates general similar to parliament?
Members of the third estate played a major role in both groups
The poorest members of the Third Estate were?
the peasants.
Why did the third estate pay more Taxes?
The Third Estate had to pay 50% of their income tax
How was 18th century French society divided?
In three 'Estates': the nobility, the Church and the Third Estate. The Third Estate encompassed everyone of non-noble or non-religious status, varying from poor farmers to the wealthiest upper-class citizens.
In what ways did the bourgeoisie differ from other members of the third estate?
The bourgeoisie was made up of wealthy people while the third estate was made up of nobles.
What was the difference between the bourgeoisie and the other members of the third estate?
Third Estate was the generality of people which were not part of the other estates, or commoners. Bourgeoisie were middle class.
Why might members of the third estate have felt under represented at the meeting of the estate general in may 1789?
The members of the Third Estate felt under-represented because they did not hold the political or social sway that the other two states had. The First Estate was the clergy and the Second Estate was the nobility, this meant that they had a great deal of political, social and monetary sway which would have given them more power than the Third Estate.
What way did the bourgeoisie differ from other members of the Third Estate?
They were rich and wealthy
In way did the bourgeoisie differ from other members of the third estate?
They were rich and wealthy
In what way did the bourgeoisie differ from the other members of the Third Estate?
They were rich and wealthy
