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How much percent of the land was owned by the gentry, the church and rich members of the third estate?
How much percent of the land was owned by the gentry, the church and rich members of the third estate?
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The correct option is C 60
The French Society was divided into 3 divisions that were Clergy, Nobility and the third estate.1. Clergy consisted of the high priests and they did not have to pay taxes.
2. Nobility consisted of the king and the and the people who were very rich and wealthy and even they don't have to pay taxes.
3. The 3rd estate consisted of peasants, farmers, lawyers, some middle class minsters, etc and they all had to pay taxes.About 60 percent of the land was owned by nobles, the Church and other richer members of the third estate. The members of the first two estates - the Clergy and the nobility, enjoyed certain privileges by birth such as exemption from paying taxes.
The French Society was divided into 3 divisions that were Clergy, Nobility and the third estate.
1. Clergy consisted of the high priests and they did not have to pay taxes.
2. Nobility consisted of the king and the and the people who were very rich and wealthy and even they don't have to pay taxes.
3. The 3rd estate consisted of peasants, farmers, lawyers, some middle class minsters, etc and they all had to pay taxes.
About 60 percent of the land was owned by nobles, the Church and other richer members of the third estate. The members of the first two estates - the Clergy and the nobility, enjoyed certain privileges by birth such as exemption from paying taxes.
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