The much-resented royal tax on salt, which added significantly to the financial burden on ordinary French subjects under the Old Regime, was known as the:
The chronic financial crisis facing the French monarchy on the eve of the Revolution was significantly worsened by the enormous costs of supporting the American colonies in their war against:
France's system of tax collection under the Old Regime relied heavily on private tax collectors known as 'tax farmers', a practice widely criticised because it:
A.
Allowed private collectors to profit excessively while burdening ordinary taxpayers
B.
Ensured maximum revenue reached the royal treasury with no losses
C. Freedom of expression and religious tolerance, while criticising the Church and state institutions
11.
The French philosopher Denis Diderot, along with other Enlightenment thinkers, contributed to spreading critical and rationalist ideas about society and government through his work editing the:
Rising food prices, particularly for bread (the staple food of ordinary French people), caused by poor harvests in the years before 1789, created widespread economic hardship and are considered an important:
A.
Long-term political cause of the Revolution only
B.
Immediate/short-term economic trigger contributing to popular unrest
