What was the position of the First and Second Estates under the Old Regime?
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Correct answer: Privileged
Under the Old Regime, the First Estate (clergy) and the Second Estate (nobility) enjoyed privileges based on birth. They received several benefits and were largely exempt from many direct taxes. In contrast, the main tax burden fell on the Third Estate. Exam tip: Remember that the First and Second Estates were the privileged orders of French society.
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Privileged
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Under the Old Regime, the First Estate (clergy) and the Second Estate (nobility) enjoyed privileges based on birth. They received several benefits and were largely exempt from many direct taxes. In contrast, the main tax burden fell on the Third Estate. Exam tip: Remember that the First and Second Estates were the privileged orders of French society.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: The French Revolution. Topic: French Society During the Late Eighteenth Century.
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