The french middle class and peasantry belonged to the ?

Before the French Revolution, France was divided into the First Estate, Second Estate and Third Estate. The First Estate was composed of the clergy. The Second Estate was Nobles of the Sword, knights, and Nobles of the Robe, who were high ranking judiciary officials. The Third Estate was composed of everyone else, including the middle class and the peasantry, which was almost all of the population (98%).

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small european communities with shared traditions consolidated into large new states (apex)