History: The French Revolution · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
What was the name of the direct tax paid by the Third Estate directly to the state in 18th-century France?
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What was the name of the direct tax paid by the Third Estate directly to the state in 18th-century France?
- A.Tithe
- B.TailleCorrect answer
- C.Livre
- D.Gabelle
Solution
Taille was a direct tax levied by the state on the peasants, whereas tithe was a tax levied by the church comprising one-tenth of the agricultural produce. Livre was the unit of currency in France, and gabelle was a salt tax.
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