Why was the idea of equality in taxation important after the French Revolution?
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Correct answer: Because tax burden was unequal in the old order
The governing concept is equality before the law and fair civic taxation. Under the old regime, privileged estates often enjoyed exemptions while common people carried a heavier tax burden. The Revolution demanded that taxation be based on equality rather than birth or privilege, so option A is correct. Option B is false because the monarchy collected taxes; C and D wrongly claim that taxes ended or were paid only by foreigners.
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Because tax burden was unequal in the old order
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is equality before the law and fair civic taxation. Under the old regime, privileged estates often enjoyed exemptions while common people carried a heavier tax burden. The Revolution demanded that taxation be based on equality rather than birth or privilege, so option A is correct. Option B is false because the monarchy collected taxes; C and D wrongly claim that taxes ended or were paid only by foreigners.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Social Science question. Chapter: The Age of Industrialisation. Topic: The French Revolution and the Idea of the Nation.
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