On the Eve of the French Revolution, All of These

Multiple Choice

On the eve of the French Revolution, all of these conditions existed EXCEPT

A) the hereditary aristocracy was still the most powerful class in European society.
B) the nobles and clergy in France were effectively untaxed, even as the French treasury neared bankruptcy and millions were hungry.
C) the bourgeoisie comprised about eight percent of the population.
D) the peasants were enthusiastic for revolutionary change.
E) monarchy was the norm for European governments.