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What was the 1st Estate?
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The top 1% of French society that was made up of high officials of the Catholic Church (Clergy)
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What was the 2nd Estate?
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The second top group of France that comprised about 2% of the population. This group was made up of Nobles.
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What was the 3rd Estate?
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The remaining 97% of French population that was represented by wealthy merchants and professionals as well craftsmen, farmers, and peasants
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What was the Estates General?
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A meeting of representatives from each of the 3 Estates. This meeting was called together by Louis XVI in order to determine what new tax laws could be passed in order to raise more money.
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Which Estate carried the burden of taxes yet was 'under-represented in the Estates General?
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The 3rd Estate
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