Question

What were the taxes the peasants had to pay in france on the eve of revolution

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Peasants in France had to pay the following taxes.

1) Tithe:- Tax levied by the Church comprising 1/10th of agricultural produce.

2)Taille:- A tax which was to be paid directly to the state.

3) A number of indirect taxes imposed on items that were used regularly.

Moreover the France government was planning to impose further taxes.

PS-Taxes were imposed only on 3rd Estate. 1st and 2nd estate were exempted from paying taxes.