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## FINAL REFLECTION • Subtopic: Political Progress and Absolute Monarchy Why do you think the replacement of absolute monarchy by parliamentary monarchy is considered political progress? Why is absolute monarchy not considered to be an appropriate form of government today? --- ## SOCIETY of the Ancien Régime • Subtopic: Estates System The Estates system continued to be the dominant form of social organization. The first and second Estates (clergy and nobility) maintained their traditional privileges, such as not paying taxes and collecting tithes from the peasants, which gave them significant social power. The third Estate, which included ordinary people and the bourgeoisie, did not have any privileges and had to pay taxes. Despite this, the bourgeoisie became wealthier and more powerful, gaining control over production and trade. Social mobility was very limited, making it difficult to climb the social ladder. Status was determined by birth and familial status. ``` Sociedad estamental Privilegios Rey Nobleza Alto Clero Bajo No privilegios Pueblo llano o tercer estado Burguesía Campesinos ``` --- ## ECONOMY • Subtopic: Economic Expansion and Mercantilism Craft productio...