9.1 From The Middle Ages To The Modern Age
When did it start?
The Modern Age was from the 15th to the 18th centuries.
The Middle Ages were from 500 AD to 1500, lasting about 1,000 years.
The three estates of the realm
First class
Second class
Third class
At the very top of the social system was the king
The nobles and clergy's
There was the third estate of the common people, mostly peasants, but also craftsmen, traders, doctors, jurists, etc.
Basic traits of a new era
There were some similarities with the Middle Ages, the Modern Age did represent a big step forward for Europe.
Economic changes
Social changes
Religious changes
Cultural changes
Political changes
