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What does the author of source D think about the calling of the estates general?
They will refuse to pay taxes to the church, nothing will be taken without blood shed. In other words they'll revolve.
What are the two taxes prevalent in France before the French revolution?
Peasants were taxed the heaviest during the French Revolution. Peasants had to pay land taxes, taxes to the church, and taxes on family members.
Did nobles pay taxes?
They usually did not. They were however obliged to come out and fight for the king whenever he asked. They then had to bring along, and provide with arms a proscibed number of soldiers from their estates and for the duration of that war feed and pay them.
What is an accurate description of the tax system in France in the years preceding the French Revolution?
Taxes had to be paid by the members of the third estate, meaning the bourgeoisie (who were very poor). The nobels and the representatives of the church (who were both very rich) did not have to pay taxes, eventhough they were the richest.
How was the Bourgeoisie different from the third estate?
The bourgeoisie was different than the rest of the third estae
