The First, Second, and Third Estates refer to which groups in France before the French Revolution?
A.Commoners and merchants made up the First Estate, the nobility made up the Second Estate, and the Third Estate consisted of members of the church officials.
B.The church officials made up the First Estate, the nobility made up the Second Estate, and the Third Estate consisted of commoners and merchants.
C.The nobility made up the First Estate, the church officials made up the Second Estate, and the Third Estate consisted of commoners and merchants.
D.The church officials made up the First Estate, commoners and merchants made up the Second Estate, and the Third Estate consisted of nobles.