History The French Revolution Questions
During the French Revolution, major reforms in taxation were implemented to address the financial crisis and inequality. These reforms included the abolition of feudal taxes and privileges, the introduction of a uniform tax system, and the establishment of progressive taxation. The feudal taxes, which burdened the peasants, were abolished, and the nobility and clergy were required to pay taxes. The uniform tax system aimed to create equality by replacing the complex and unfair tax structure with a single tax on land and property. Additionally, progressive taxation was introduced, where the wealthy were taxed at higher rates than the poor, aiming to redistribute wealth and alleviate the burden on the lower classes.