Question

Before the Revolution, French Society was made up of Three Estates. The First Estate was made up of the clergy and priests, The Second Estate was made up of Nobles, and the Third Estate was made up of Commoners. Which Estate was the largest?

Question 1 options:

Third


First


Second

Answer 1

Answer:

Third Estate

Explanation:

The Third Estate comprises of 2 groups (urban and rural) together making up over 90% of France's population; making it the largest

• The urban included wage-labourers.
• The rural included free peasants

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer to this is "Third".