Why was the tax burden especially difficult for peasants?
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Correct answer: They had to make payments to the state, the Church, and feudal lords
French peasants had to pay direct taxes to the state, tithes to the Church, and various dues to feudal lords. Several payments therefore reduced their income at the same time. Exemption from many taxes was mainly enjoyed by the clergy and nobility, not by peasants. Exam tip: remember the three burdens—state taxes, Church tithes, and feudal dues.
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They had to make payments to the state, the Church, and feudal lords
Why is this the correct answer?
French peasants had to pay direct taxes to the state, tithes to the Church, and various dues to feudal lords. Several payments therefore reduced their income at the same time. Exemption from many taxes was mainly enjoyed by the clergy and nobility, not by peasants. Exam tip: remember the three burdens—state taxes, Church tithes, and feudal dues.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: The French Revolution. Topic: French Society During the Late Eighteenth Century.
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