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Chapter 19 Section 1 On the Eve of Revolution

Chapter 19 Section 1 On the Eve of Revolution. The Three Estates (The Old French Regime). The Three Estates. 1 st Estate: Clergy Owned 10% of the land in France. Paid no direct taxes to the state. Criticizes the Enlightenment. The Three Estates. 2nd Estate: Nobility

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Chapter 19 Section 1 On the Eve of Revolution

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  1. Chapter 19 Section 1On the Eve of Revolution The Three Estates (The Old French Regime)

  2. The Three Estates • 1st Estate: Clergy • Owned 10% of the land in France. • Paid no direct taxes to the state. • Criticizes the Enlightenment.

  3. The Three Estates • 2nd Estate: Nobility • Received top government, Army, Court and Church positions. • Land ownership was their wealth.

  4. The Three Estates • 3rd Estate: Bourgeoisie • Middle Class, Peasants and City workers • Responsible for all the taxes paid to the state. • 27 Million, 98% of the French population

  5. Chapter 19 Section 1On the Eve of Revolution The Three Estates (The Old French Regime)

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