french revoltuion info
...ty. The First Estate was the clergy. They were very wealthy and powerful.. The first two states enjoyed privileges over the Third Estate. they were the richest AND they were exempt from taxes. They were also the only society members who were allowed to hold positions of importance such as Officers in the army. a. French Aid to the Americans (1776 – 83) It was Expensive to send troops and supplies to aid Washington’s army The expense of sending troops and supplies to America was huge. They mainly sent support to the Americans to take revenge against the British after the humiliating Seven Years War. During the last year of support the government’s financial difficulties reached a state of emergency and still Louis XVI did not introduce tax reform. a. French Aid to the Americans (1776 – 83) It was Expensive to send troops and supplies to aid Washington’s army The expense of sending troops and supplies to America was huge. They mainly sent support to the Americans to take revenge against the British after the humilia...