Why is it said that the Third Estate was not a uniform class?
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Correct answer: Because it had poor peasants and wealthy merchants
The Third Estate included people from very different economic and occupational groups, such as peasants, urban workers, artisans, lawyers and wealthy merchants. Therefore, poor peasants and rich merchants did not have the same social position or interests. Bishops belonged to the First Estate, the clergy, so option B is incorrect. Exam tip: the Third Estate included the French population other than the clergy and nobility.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because it had poor peasants and wealthy merchants
Why is this the correct answer?
The Third Estate included people from very different economic and occupational groups, such as peasants, urban workers, artisans, lawyers and wealthy merchants. Therefore, poor peasants and rich merchants did not have the same social position or interests. Bishops belonged to the First Estate, the clergy, so option B is incorrect. Exam tip: the Third Estate included the French population other than the clergy and nobility.
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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