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The french peasants paid royal taxes, tithes to the church, and manorial dues to the lords
The Third Estate. It represented 99 % of the population including the bougeoise, workmen and peasants. All of them had to pay taxes. The other two estates - the clergy and the nobility did not contribute to the budget, but through their privileges they did not pay taxes, their income and wealth came from others' labour and taxes and tolls.
royal taxes fuedal dues work taxes and two more that im not sure of
A large gap between the rich and the poor, A French economic crisis. An unfair tax code. The absence of bread and hope.
They voted by Estate, one vote per Estate. This meant that on tax questions the Third Estate (who paid all the taxes) would always be outvoted by the other two, which paid practically none of them.
The Third Estate (peasants and middle class professionals) paid the most taxes, yet they were the poorest
The French Revolution was the most violent rebellion in history that began in 1789. The success of the American Revolution led the French to rebel in the hopes of a new government. It was during the time when Louis the XVIII and Marie Antoinette were in power. They were both incompetent and were unable to rule and fix the dire economic issues.
to pay off war debts from the American revolution
Basically the 3rd state were supporters of the french revolution, they made up 98% of the population. The 1st and 2nd estate were the King and clergy. They all lived luxury lifestyles and didn't pay taxes. They didn't try to help the 3rd estate who were in so much debt of paying taxes. When they were making decisions, the 1st and 2nd estate always outvoted the third estate. As a result, taxes were increased! This is why the 3rd estate wanted to become a republic, where decisions of the 3rd estate would stand out more and they could have more of a say in various issues like taxes.
The estate is responsible for paying all taxes. The executor is responsible for making sure that the estate does so.
The Third Estate, which included peasants, craftsmen, and business people.
the nobles received their money from the taxes that the third estate paid.
because they were the only persons who were asked to pay taxes
harsh with unfair taxes.
No, they did not. They were exempted from paying taxes. Only the 3rd estate (the bourgeoisie) had to pay taxes.
An outdated tax code that exempted the wealthiest 3% of the population from paying taxes.
the reasons behind french revolution was the people of third estate were made pay high taxes and they don't had the freedom and they were forced to work without pay.