What kind of tax was taille mainly?
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Correct answer: Direct tax
Under the Old Regime in France, taille was a direct tax imposed by the state mainly on peasants and commoners. It was collected directly from taxpayers, so direct tax is correct. A religious payment was the tithe, which was paid to the Church. Exam tip: remember taille as a state direct tax and tithe as a Church tax.
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Direct tax
Why is this the correct answer?
Under the Old Regime in France, taille was a direct tax imposed by the state mainly on peasants and commoners. It was collected directly from taxpayers, so direct tax is correct. A religious payment was the tithe, which was paid to the Church. Exam tip: remember taille as a state direct tax and tithe as a Church tax.
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This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: The French Revolution. Topic: French Society During the Late Eighteenth Century.
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