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French society was divided into three estates; first, second and third estates.

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The above statement is true.
1)      Three estates made up French society in the eighteenth century. The clergy made up the first class, the nobles made up the second class, and the commoners, the majority of whom were farmers, made up the third class.
2)      Only a small percentage of France's population, who were primarily farmers, held land. The owners of the first two classes held 60% ownership of the land.
3)      The first, as well as second-class members, did not have to pay any taxes to the king.
4)      The clergy, as well as the nobles, had great privileges. The farmers were forced to pay feudal dues by the lords. The third estate was required to pay the state a direct tax referred to as "taille."

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