Describe the tax system in french society during the late 18 th century ?
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The French society then was divided on the basis of estates. The first estate comprised of the clergy..that is members of the church. The second estates comprised of nobles . The third estate comprised of peasants,artisans,lawyers,office holders etc.
But only the third estate was burdened to pay the taxes to the state as well as church. Moreover the nobles exploited the people of the third estate. Some taxes were even levied on items of daily use.
Therefore there was an economic difference in France. It was the main reason for the French uprising.
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