History- France Flashcards
1
Q
In the 18th century, how many venal titles were purchased?
A
Between 30-50,000
2
Q
What was the Gabelle tax? Direct or indirect?
A
Salt tax
Indirect
3
Q
What was the Vingtieme tax? Direct/indirect?
A
income tax
1/20th of a person’s income
Applies to everyone but 1st and 2nd estate used don gratuit
Direct
4
Q
What was the capitation tax? Direct/indirect?
A
Direct
Tax depending on the wealth of each person of the 22 categories
5
Q
What was the Taille tax? Direct/indirect?
A
Direct tax on land
Third estate
6
Q
What was the tabac tax? Direct/indirect?
A
Indirect
tax on tobbacco
7
Q
How much in percentage did the first and second estates contribute to the state?
A
1.6%
8
Q
What were venal offices/venal titles?
A
- People could buy their way up the social ladder, purchase titles, positions e.c.t
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