The social and political system in use in France in the 1770s, called the _______, had been in place since the Middle Ages. World History Chapter 7 The social and political system in use in France in the 1770s, called the _______, had been in place since the Middle Ages. a. Estates-General b. First Estate c. Old Regime d. Third Estate Answer: c Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+