History: The French Revolution · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
Which social group constituted the bulk of the Third Estate in 18th-century France and bore the burden of nearly all taxes?
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Which social group constituted the bulk of the Third Estate in 18th-century France and bore the burden of nearly all taxes?
- A.Big businessmen, merchants, and lawyers
- B.Peasants and artisansCorrect answer
- C.Court officials and administrators
- D.Wealthy landowners and nobles
Solution
Peasants made up about 90 percent of the French population, though a small number of them owned the land they cultivated. About 60 percent of the land was owned by nobles, the Church and other richer members of the Third Estate. The peasants were obliged to render services to the lord and pay taxes like tithes and taille.
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