Is the revolution all over? From the French Revolution
History can show the French government revolution that arose in 1789 against the rule of King Louis XVI as the most important milestone in the journey of humanity seeking basic human rights. In the 18th century, the power of the French monarchy was unlimited, and the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of the time were centered around the king. Apart from the nobles, 92% of the country's population consisted of agricultural workers and 6% of the clergy. The nobility and clergy enjoyed unlimited privileges. The nobles who had been freed from the burden of taxes settled down in their slums and enjoyed themselves. The burden of taxes had fallen on the peasants. He even paid the government unnecessary taxes like salt and land taxes. Apart from that, the priest also had to pay a tax called a tithe. The peasants who lived in aristocratic slums were also obliged to pay taxes on their behalf. They paid 50% of their earnings to the king and 30% to the nobles. At the end of the dec
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