Life for Peasants after the French Revolution
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- Hooray, no more taxes. For us peasants.
- Thank God the Revolution is over.
- The Revolution is finally over, no more Feudal Dues or Tithes.
- A constitutional monarchy is the best form of government. It helps us get better opportunities and avoid corruption of power in governing.
- 9 years!
- As the military general, I have been informed that all members of the middle and lower classes must serve in the military for 9 years with no financial compensation. Based on the authority of the King and Government.
- Hush, the General is speaking
- This is outrageous!
- New laws that will set place:State Tax is 40% annually on total income. Property and Rent tax is 20%. Even for Peasants
- I am peasant who is living in injustice. I am fleeing to the Americas, they pay their workers justly and don't enforce unjust taxes and conscription.
- I have a family must provide for them. I must endure these hard times and wish for the best. Good Luck on your voyages.
- King Louis XVIII: Due to our economy getting bigger, there will be more taxation for everyone.
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