The document summarizes life under the Old Regime in 18th century Europe. It describes the political, social, and economic power held by absolute monarchs and the aristocracy prior to the French Revolution. Society was highly hierarchical, with the nobility as the richest group who held significant legal privileges over peasants. The aristocracy varied between countries but generally included exemption from most taxes, control over local governments, and exclusive rights to hunting, fishing, and collecting dues from tenants.
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AP Euro Chapter 15 Society and Economy under the Old Regime 18th Century
The document summarizes life under the Old Regime in 18th century Europe. It describes the political, social, and economic power held by absolute monarchs and the aristocracy prior to the French Revolution. Society was highly hierarchical, with the nobility as the richest group who held significant legal privileges over peasants. The aristocracy varied between countries but generally included exemption from most taxes, control over local governments, and exclusive rights to hunting, fishing, and collecting dues from tenants.
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The document summarizes life under the Old Regime in 18th century Europe. It describes the political, social, and economic power held by absolute monarchs and the aristocracy prior to the French Revolution. Society was highly hierarchical, with the nobility as the richest group who held significant legal privileges over peasants. The aristocracy varied between countries but generally included exemption from most taxes, control over local governments, and exclusive rights to hunting, fishing, and collecting dues from tenants.
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Eighteenth Century November 2010 Aristocracy in the Old Regime Europe, Peasants, Family Life, Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions, Urban Growth and Social Change Major Features of Life A. Old Regime in the Old Regime 1. political, social, and economic power before the French Revolution 2. The Continent of Europe: meant the rule of absolute monarchs a. It was also a time of change B. maintenance of Tradition 1. 18th century more concern about the past than the future 2. Nobles and Peasants wanted a return to traditional rights 3. Peasants used revolts and petitions to bring back rights that allowed them access to particular land and procedures C. Hierarchy and Privilege 1. A hierarchical society a. The medieval sense of rank persisted The Aristocracy b. Regulation laws for them to follow c. Each group had certain rights and privileges II- A. Who were they? 1. the nobility 2. richest group 3. Most power B. Varieties of Aristocratic Privilege 1. British nobility a. Smallest group but the wealthiest b. Were The House of Lords c. They owned 1/4 of the land a. Only the eldest son inherited – the second son became a parson– other sons went into the military d. They had few legal privileges… a. but did control the local government 2. French nobility a. The Second Estate b. division a. nobles of the sword - from military service b. nobles of the robe - title they bought or given as gift c. A second division – those who held favor and were at Versailles and those who did not hold favor and not allowed at Versailles d. Didn’t have to pay most taxes e. Nobles could collect dues (taxes) from their tenants f. Gaming laws- exclusive hunting and fishing rights 3. Eastern European nobility (east of the Elbe River) a. Poland - the noblesexempt from taxes - they possessed the right of life and death over their serfs - were relatively poor