Global History II: Spiconardi The Three Estates Global History II: Spiconardi
The Estates General of France
Population of France, 1787
The First estate Members of the clergy Cardinals, Archbishops, bishops, Abbots, priests, monks Population: .5% Taxes: 2% of income Land Ownership: 10-15%
The Second Estate Members of the Nobility Barons, Marquis, Judges, high ranking government officials Population: 1.5% Taxes: 0% of income Land Ownership: 20%
The Third Estate Level 1(bourgeoise): Professionals Lawyers & Physicians Level 2: Urban workers, Artisans, Skilled Workers Level 3: Unskilled Workers Level 4: Rural Peasants Level 5: Sharecroppers/Serfs
The Third Estate Population: 98% Taxes: 50% of income Land Ownership:65-70%
Summary How would you summarize the social inequality that existed in 18th-Century France?