The social order of pre-Revolutionary France was composed of three states: the 1st state was made up of clergymen, the 2nd state included all the nobility, and the 3rd state was formed by the rest of the population of France, including the peasantry, the bourgeoisie, and the city workers. The experiences of the nobility and the bourgeoisie were very different during this period. The nobiity included around 1-2% of the population of the country. They were mostly exempt from taxes and for the most part, did not have a job. On the other hand, the bourgeoisie was a large percentage of the population, and carried a significant tax burden. This class was the most educated and wealthiest part of the 3rd State, and they resented the privileges of the nobles, in particular the tax exemptions. The conflict between these classes was a reason for the French Revolution.
Members of the French bourgeoisie and nobility were similar in some ways. Some members of the bourgeoisie may have earned incomes close to that of the wealthy nobles. Both held either privileged positions or respectable jobs. However, the bourgeoisie probably resented the nobility. The nobility paid almost no taxes, while the government taxed members of the bourgeoisie. The bourgeoisie may also have been angry about the special privileges the nobility and clergy received.
Two elected officials called consuls commanded the military: <u>Roman Republic</u>. During the Roman republic, each year two consuls were elected to serve a join one year term. Each month one of them ruled the empire and commanded the military.
A single individual held most of the power in the government: <u>Roman Empire.</u>During the Roman Empire, Rome was ruled by an emperor. The emperor was the center of power in the Roman Empire, he was the political and religious authority. Which led to the period of <u>Dominate, also called the late Roman Empire.</u>
A large professional army was created: The professional Roman Army was created during the <u>Roman Kingdom, when Rome had a monarchy. </u>
The most powerful senators fought among themselves to control Rome: <u>Roman Republic.</u>During the Roman Republic Senate held most of Rome’s power. Because of that, senators fought amongst themselves for influence. It was during this moment that Julius Cesar became known.
Because without the building of the military during this time in each nation WW1 wouldn't have even began because militarism is one of the main reasons the "war to end all wars" wouldn't have began. Obviously the assassination of archduke Ferdinand had a MAJOR factor but yknow.
