Which statement shows both the strength and weakness of the Third Estate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It was large in population and important in production, but it lacked privileges.
The governing concept is the contradiction between numerical and economic importance and political-social disadvantage. The Third Estate included the overwhelming majority of the population and contained peasants, workers, artisans, merchants and the bourgeoisie who produced goods, paid taxes and supported the economy. Yet it lacked the special privileges enjoyed by the clergy and nobility and had limited influence in the old order. Thus option A correctly presents both sides. Option B reverses its size and rights. Option C is false because the Third Estate bore many taxes, and option D is wrong because it was the main body of French society, not an outsider group.
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It was large in population and important in production, but it lacked privileges.
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is the contradiction between numerical and economic importance and political-social disadvantage. The Third Estate included the overwhelming majority of the population and contained peasants, workers, artisans, merchants and the bourgeoisie who produced goods, paid taxes and supported the economy. Yet it lacked the special privileges enjoyed by the clergy and nobility and had limited influence in the old order. Thus option A correctly presents both sides. Option B reverses its size and rights. Option C is false because the Third Estate bore many taxes, and option D is wrong because it was the main body of French society, not an outsider group.
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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