All of the Following Were Attributes of the Second Estate

question 41

Multiple Choice

All of the following were attributes of the Second Estate EXCEPT

• A) uniformity of background and solidarity of purpose.
• B) approximately 350,000 individuals out of a population of 26 million.
• C) exemption from most taxes and the power to collect manorial dues from the peasants.
• D) possession of the highest positions in the army, church and government.
• E) some engagement in banking, finance, commerce, and industry.

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