Question

Identify and discuss tensions between the Three Estates that may have contributed to revolutionary sentiment in 18th century France.​

Answer 1

Before the revolution there were three estates(societies) the First (clergy); the Second nobility); and the Third (commoners). Of course like it is now, the poor commoners paid the most taxes. Upper clergy and nobility paid nothing or close to it. The king was not considered part of any estate. Of course the commoners eventually rebelled