Old Regime:
- The Old Regime refers to the ruling class of France before the Revolution, which included the clergy, nobility, and the king.
- They wanted to preserve their traditional privileges, such as exemption from taxes, control over land and resources, and the power to make decisions without the consent of the common people.
Third Estate:
- The Third Estate represented the common people of France, including the bourgeoisie (merchants, professionals, and intellectuals), peasants, artisans, and urban laborers.
- They sought greater political representation and a voice in the government, as well as social and economic reforms to improve their living conditions and reduce the oppression by the Old Regime.
Radical Revolutionaries:
- The radical revolutionaries were a diverse group of intellectuals and political activists who embraced more extreme ideas and advocated for radical changes to the political, social, and economic structure of France.
- They wanted to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic based on the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity.