alleryStart learning →Which feature made old French taxation unequal?
AExemptions based on social rank
BTaxes based on ability to pay
CPublic accounts for tax receipts
DUniform rates in every province
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Exemptions based on social rank
Noble and Church exemptions left the tax burden falling mainly on the lower classes.
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