The French Revolution

Because all estates paid equal taxes

Because the First Estate paid the most taxes

Because the Third Estate paid most of the taxes

Because the Second Estate paid all the taxes

France was divided into three estates, with the Third Estate bearing most of the tax burden and having little power, leading to widespread discontent.

France was divided into two estates, with equal distribution of wealth and power.

The First Estate was the largest and paid the most taxes, causing resentment among the nobility.

There were no significant social divisions in France before the Revolution.

Established concept of citizenship

Created model for revolution

Spread ideas of economic liberalism

Shaped modern European history