Question

why did the third estate of frances population resent the second estate leading to conflict and revolution?
the second estate paid the least amount of taxes and had the most power.
the second estate was most influential due to their large population.
the second estate were members of the clergy and had access to the king.
the second estate controlled the most wealth and wanted to share it equally.

Explanation:

The Second Estate (nobles) paid few taxes, held power, and had privileges. The Third Estate (commoners) bore most tax burdens. This inequality led to resentment.

• The Second Estate (nobles) had power and paid few taxes. The Third Estate (commoners) paid most taxes. This imbalance caused resentment.
• The Second Estate was not the largest in population (Third Estate was).
• Members of the clergy were the First Estate.
• The Second Estate did not want to share wealth equally.

Answer:

The Second Estate paid the least amount of taxes and had the most power.