Question

How was the church responsible for The French revolution?

Answer 1

Church was responsible for The French revolution because:-

(a)The clergy (church) enjoy the tax free life.

(b)The clergy (church) did not pay any tax whereas the 3rd estate (mainly peasants) has to pay many taxes like Tithes etc.

(c)They have many privileges and rights from birth whereas other estates don't 

Answer 2

Answer:

1. The church in France holds around 60% of the total land.

2. The church and the nobles of the First Estate enjoyed many privileges. For instance, the Church was exempted paying any tax to the state.

3. Church levied tithes, a religious tax from the poor.

All these factors in one or another way made the church to contribute to the revolution in France

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