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what were the three estates in France before the revolution, and how were their tax responsibilities different? please help asap

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You had three estates
1.Nobility
2. Clergy (Catholic Church)
3. everyone else

The clergy and nobility didn't have to pay taxes because they had the backing of the church. In theory all estates had the same job, but it was most always the clergy and nobility teaming up.
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