Social Classes in FranceSocial Classes in France

• France is the center of the Enlightenment

• It will experience new ideas about government

Old Regime In FranceOld Regime In France• France has a Feudal system of govt.-

• The king grants control of some land to a noble

• The noble must be loyal to the king

• They must protect the people on the land

““I will give you I will give you some land….some land….

““Yes, my Yes, my king!”king!”But you But you

must be must be loyal to loyal to me.”me.”

Three Estates in FranceThree Estates in France• The Estates = 3 groups of people

• 1st Estate = the Clergy (the church)

• 2nd Estate = the nobles (rich guys / hereditary)

• 3rd Estate = “commoners” (divided into 3 groups)

Who did the King grant land to?Who did the King grant land to?

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1. The Knights

2. The Church

3. The Nobles

4. The Wiggles

Participant ScoresParticipant Scores100 Chang Jason

100 Guan Christopher

100 Chang Sean

100 Ku Samantha

100 Giang Leon

What percentage of your current What percentage of your current points would you like to wager on the points would you like to wager on the

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2. 25%

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4. 75%

5. 100%

Who was the head of the church?Who was the head of the church?

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1. The Nobles

2. The King

3. The monks

4. The Clergy

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Participant ScoresParticipant Scores300 Chang Jason

300 Chang Sean

300 Lu Christopher

300 Lopez Rowan

300 Khodr Jonathan

1st Estate = The Clergy (church 1st Estate = The Clergy (church leaders)leaders)• Roman Catholic

• owned 10% of the land

• Provides education and support to the poor

• didn't like Enlightenment ideas, no change

2nd Estate = The Nobles (wealthy) 2nd Estate = The Nobles (wealthy) • 2% of the population

• own 20% of the land

• paid almost no taxes

• didn't like Enlightenment ideas, no change

2% of the pop.2% of the pop.

What % of land did the 1st Estate What % of land did the 1st Estate own?own?

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3. 15%

4. 50%

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What % of the population was What % of the population was the 2nd Estate?the 2nd Estate?

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1. 1%

2. 2%

3. 5%

4. 10%

Participant ScoresParticipant Scores900 Chang Jason

900 Chang Sean

900 Lu Christopher

900 Khodr Jonathan

900 Upparapalli Mayur

Third EstateThird Estate3rd Estate Had 3 groups of peeps, 98% of the population3rd Estate Had 3 groups of peeps, 98% of the population• The Bourgeoisie• Merchants and artisans ,well educated• Believe in Enlightenment ideas= liberty &

equality• Pay high taxes• Some were rich, but didn't have • privileges like the Nobles

““It’s all about It’s all about the Benjaminsthe Benjamins

““Tax time”Tax time”

““My money”My money”

33rdrd Estate cont. Estate cont.• The Workers• servants, cooks, etc.• worked on and off ,were paid low wages

33rdrd Estate cont. (again) Estate cont. (again)• PeasantsPeasants• 80% of the population

• ½ of their wages went to nobles, taxes and the church

• resented the nobles and clergy

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What group was NOT part of the What group was NOT part of the 3rd Estate?3rd Estate?

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1. The Bourgeoisie

2. The Nobles

3. The Workers

4. The Peasants

Participant ScoresParticipant Scores1000 Chang Jason

1000 Chang Sean

1000 Lu Christopher

1000 Khodr Jonathan

1000 Upparapalli Mayur

What percentage of your current What percentage of your current points would you like to wager on the points would you like to wager on the

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What group had the largest % of the What group had the largest % of the populationpopulation

1. The Bourgeoisie

2. The Workers

3. The Peasants

4. The Clergy

Participant ScoresParticipant Scores2100 Chang Jason

2100 Chang Sean

2100 Lu Christopher

2100 Khodr Jonathan

2100 Upparapalli Mayur