Question

At the time of the French Revolution, the meaning of the term “Third Estate” was:

• A. Privileged class society
  
• B. Nobles of the court
  
• C. Underprivileged class society
  
• D. Aristocracy
  

Answer 1

The correct option is C Underprivileged class society


France under the Ancient Régime (before the French Revolution) divided society into three estates: the First Estate (clergy); the Second Estate (nobility); and the Third Estate (commoners). The Third Estate was the lowliest, and worst class to be in, as they did all the common work, and had hardly any money Hence, the correct answer is option (B)