HISTORY
ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION
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Question
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This group in France paid the most of the taxes but only made up 8% of the total populations, they were included in the third estate
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nobels
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clergy
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bourgeouise
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commoner/peasant
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -These taxes were divided into two types-direct and indirect. The direct tax is known as taille and indirect taxes which were levied on everyday consumer products and items like salt or tobacco.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which group paid the most taxes? The Third Estate. The First and Second Estate did not have to pay most taxes, while peasants paid taxes on many things, including necessities.
Detailed explanation-3: -The French administration had taxes like Tithes (giving one-tenth of the agricultural produce to the Church) and Taille (tax to the State). They also levied taxes on salt and tobacco.
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