Question

Why was the Champagne region of central France a key trading zone in the High Middle Ages? Why did it become more important in the twelfth century? Where did the goods from the Champagne fairs come from?

Answer 1

France's*

And yes it did violate the Enlightenment principles of equality...

There were three estates:

First Estate: members of the clergy
Second Estate: members of the aristocracy
Third Estate: everyone else


A huge example of the inequality was: taxes


The First Estate: The Clergy (Catholic)

made up about 0.5 percent of the population
collected a tithe, or money from churchgoers (10% of the income of all French citizens)
paid little in taxes ~Wealthy
had access to the king and to positions of power (some second estate)
​


The Second Estate: The Aristocracy (nobles)

had more power and privileges htan any other estate
made up about 2% of population
controlled most of the wealth (landowners)
did not have to pay most taxes
was not expected to take part in business or trade
​


The Third Estate: Peasants

made up about 98% of the French population
lived mostly in rural areas
was generally poor peasant farmers
paid the highest taxes
had the lowest social status and the least amount of political power

Answer 2

metal?

Answer 3

I still need help with this question

Answer 4

Did not understand the last response

Answer 5

OMG WTH?!?! Here too!??!?!!!

e-e

Answer 6

I've NEVER had such an urge to slap anyone in my ENTIRE Life!!! v-v

Answer 7

I don't even know what is going on here.

Answer 8

@~

Answer 9

@arabpride

Answer 10

Oh i apologize @confluxepic - but this user: @PlanSlam took one of my best responses and answered this post (as well as a few other posts) ~I was not given credit, and it serves me GREAT injustice... it's plagiarism ._.

This is my work: http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/5417ac72e4b00357dd19b38d <I put MY time and effort into it~