Were the Three Estates?

This system was made up of clergy (the First Estate), nobility (the Second Estate), and commoners (the Third Estate).

What were the 3 estates in the French Revolution?

This assembly was composed of three estates – the clergy, nobility and commoners – who had the power to decide on the levying of new taxes and to undertake reforms in the country. The opening of the Estates General, on 5 May 1789 in Versailles, also marked the start of the French Revolution.

Who were the top at the Third Estates?

At the pinnacle of the Third Estate was the bourgeoisie: successful business owners who ranged from the comfortable middle class to extremely wealthy merchants and landowners. 5.