From monarchy to revolution

1- Could you describe the Old Regime? – consisted of the king and his followers
What were the orders of society?
What percent of the population belonged to each order?
What conditions/privileges did each experience- why?
In general, people were divided into three large social classes, or estates.
1. First Estate – Roman Catholic Church (Clergy)
a. 1% of population
b. Exempt from taxes
c. Collected the 10% tithe from the 3rd Estate
d. Owned 10% of the land in France.
e. Provided education and relief services to the poor.
2. Second Estate – Rich Nobles
a. 2% of the population
b. Exempt from taxes.
c. Could hold high positions in the military and government
d. They collected the feudal dues from the peasants
e. Owned 20% of the land in France

In general, the first and second estate scorned Enlightenment ideas as radical notions that threatened their status and power.

3. Third Est...