They had never paid direct taxes in the past.
The king and his family tried to flee France but were captured.
Intendants
Peasants were taxed the heaviest during the French Revolution. Peasants had to pay land taxes, taxes to the church, and taxes on family members.
Louis XVI wanted to force aristocrats to pay taxes for the first time.
Taxes had to be paid by the members of the third estate, meaning the bourgeoisie (who were very poor). The nobels and the representatives of the church (who were both very rich) did not have to pay taxes, eventhough they were the richest.
They had never paid direct taxes in the past.
They had never paid direct taxes in the past.
The French aristocracy objected to higher taxes primarily because they believed that they should not bear the financial burdens that were typically imposed on the lower classes. They viewed these taxes as an infringement on their privileges and status, as the nobility traditionally enjoyed tax exemptions. Additionally, the aristocrats feared that increased taxation would undermine their wealth and power, leading to a decrease in their influence within society. This conflict over taxation contributed to the growing tensions that ultimately fueled the French Revolution.
Higher!!
French citizens rebelled against high taxes and lack of power, overthrowing the aristocracy to create a republic
The king and his family tried to flee France but were captured.
everyone got taxed except for the aristocracy (the nobility). The clergy sometimes could get out of having to pay taxes as well. The peasants had no way around it.
Higher taxes. Especially on tea
income taxes
Higher, higher taxes for richer people, lower taxes for poor people.
"to raise taxes" is an infinitive phrase. It is used as a noun-object of the verb "wanted" in this sentences.
Taxes