Social Discontent of Ancien Regime Flashcards
Who did the Feudal system neglect?
The middle class bourgeoisie.
How much of the French population did the bourgeoisie account for?
39.1% of national income despite only being 7.7% of population.
What estate were Bourgeoisie under?
The Third Estate
What did the bourgeoisie want to do regarding the feudal system?
Social climb - some were granted second estate in seventeenth and eighteenth century with Kings consent.
How did cahiers in the 1789 parliament reflect the Bourgeoisie’s desires?
To assure that the third estate is viewed in parallel with their ‘contribution to the public treasury’.
What was the Paulette?
The annual tax of one sixtieth of the payment for a venal office (tended to be in justice system).
What did Venal offices provide?
The ability for social mobility.
How many Bourgeoisie occupied Venal offices?
Prior to French Revolution occupied 47,000 of 51,000 venal offices.
How much did the office of councillor in Parlement sell for in the 18th century?
50,000 livres.
What was the impact of social mobility?
During Revolution of 1789, the Third Estate declared themselves to be the ‘National Assembly’.
What rights did the National assembly adopt?
‘Men are born free and remain free and equal in rights’.
When were Venal Offices removed?
In the abolition of Feudalism in August 1789.
