Refer to the political cartoon Le peuple sous l'ancien regime below to answer the question.

Question

Which of the following best describes the artist's message in this cartoon?

(1 point)
Responses

The French monarchy was beloved by all social classes
The French monarchy was beloved by all social classes

The Third Estate supported the entire social structure
The Third Estate supported the entire social structure

The clergy held the most power in pre-revolutionary France
The clergy held the most power in pre-revolutionary France

The nobility was oppressed by the lower classes
The nobility was oppressed by the lower classes

Answer 1

Without being able to see the specific cartoon "Le peuple sous l'ancien regime," I can offer some insights based on common themes related to the French Revolution and social structures in pre-revolutionary France.

Typically, political cartoons of that era depicted the stark inequalities between the social classes: the First Estate (clergy), the Second Estate (nobility), and the Third Estate (common people, which included peasants, urban workers, and the bourgeoisie). Often, the Third Estate was shown as bearing the burdens of taxation and labor while the First and Second Estates enjoyed privileges and power.

Considering these themes, the best response would likely be:

The Third Estate supported the entire social structure.

This reflects the common interpretation that the Third Estate sustained the society and economy while being burdened with responsibilities and lacking power, highlighting the inequities leading up to the Revolution. However, please review the actual cartoon for precise interpretation.