Why was the tax system in French society considered unfair?
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Correct answer: Because the poor carried more burden while privileged groups got exemptions
The governing concept is social inequality under the Old Regime and its contribution to revolutionary discontent. French society was divided into estates, and the First and Second Estates enjoyed privileges, including important tax exemptions. The Third Estate—peasants, workers, artisans, and the bourgeoisie—carried most direct taxes and many feudal dues, despite having fewer political privileges and often facing high food prices. Thus the system was unequal in both obligation and benefit: those with greater privilege often paid less, while the majority paid more. Options B, C, and D reverse the historical situation. Therefore, option A is correct.
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Because the poor carried more burden while privileged groups got exemptions
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is social inequality under the Old Regime and its contribution to revolutionary discontent. French society was divided into estates, and the First and Second Estates enjoyed privileges, including important tax exemptions. The Third Estate—peasants, workers, artisans, and the bourgeoisie—carried most direct taxes and many feudal dues, despite having fewer political privileges and often facing high food prices. Thus the system was unequal in both obligation and benefit: those with greater privilege often paid less, while the majority paid more. Options B, C, and D reverse the historical situation. Therefore, option A is correct.
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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