The Third Estate was a social class in pre-revolutionary France, comprising everyone outside the clergy (First Estate) and nobility (Second Estate). This included merchants, artisans, peasants and laborers - essentially 98% of population.
Imagine you're at a party where only two people (First and Second Estates) get all the pizza while everyone else (Third Estate) gets crumbs. Eventually, those left hungry would rise up - just as Third Estate did during French Revolution.
Bourgeoisie: The middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes. In context of France, they were part of Third Estate but often wealthier than rest.
Tennis Court Oath: An oath taken by members from Third Estate vowing not to disband until a new constitution was established for France. It's like making a pact with your classmates not to leave detention until certain demands are met.
Bastille Day: Commemorates storming of Bastille prison on July 14th, 1789 which is considered start point for French Revolution. It's like celebrating an event that kicked off major change.
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