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How far were the middle class of France responsible for the French Revolution? Or The inequalities and exploitation suffered by the Third Estate was the basic reason for the French Revolution. Substantiate.

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The French middle class included traders, writers, lawyers, officials, teachers, bankers, farmers and craftsmen.

  • They had no role in the administration. 
  • Paid land tax namely, ‘Taille’ to the government. 
  • Had low social status. 
  • Paid taxes to clergy and nobles.

The middle class were dissatisfied with the prevailing social order. They realised that it was impossible for them to achieve their demands under the existing order. Therefore they decided to overthrow the government by leading the revolution.



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