The Third Estate included approximately ninety-eight percent of the French population under the Old Regime. Which group was excl
usively part of this estate? parish priests of common descent wealthy businessmen landowners impoverished nobility parish priests of common descent
wealthy businessmen
landowners
impoverished nobility
The group that was exclusively part of this estate was impoverished nobility
Explanation:
The third state or the commons, had any special preferences or considerations, then when nobility lost their wealthiness became just like all the others who lived in France with no money, no food and no rights to many things and privileges other classes had, 98% all French population were in poverty while a few enjoy with luxury.
The excerpt gives the reader a sense of trust in this person when he uses the words, "positively" and states, "persuaded that it is the true interest of this continent".
