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This excerpt is adapted from Travels in France by Arthur Young, who traveled through France from 1787-1789. “In the south of France there is a taille [tax on the land and its produce]. There is an injustice in levying the amount each person must pay. Lands held by the nobility are taxed very little. Lands held by the commoners are taxed very heavily…” “September 5, 1788: The poor people seem very poor indeed. The children are terribly ragged.” “June 10, 1789: The lack of bread is terrible. Stories arrive every moment from provinces of riots…The price of bread has risen above people’s ability to pay. This causes great misery. “ “July 1789:…I was joined by a poor woman who complained of the hard times. “The taxes and feudal dues [rents owed to the landlords] are crushing us,” she said.” 25. Identify two issues/problems in France from 1787-1789. [2]

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