"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"

SLOGAN OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION MEANT DIFFERENT THINGS TO DIFFERENT CLASSES OF PEOPLE
Members Needs
1st estate clergy

less than 1 %

A decrease in the power of the Monarch and increase in their political power. Maintain their property rights


2nd estate
Nobility

less than 2 %

To maintain their current position
3rd estate

upper



middle

lower

97 %

drs., merchants



artisans

peasants

Political Power to match their economic power which meant the elimination of the Monarch

less taxes and lower rent

Rewards for their work and food on the table