Question

in an era of bad harvests, famine, and rioting, the french government took steps to improve the worsening financial crisis. what did the government do?
the government raised taxes
the government called for genuine political reform
the government forced all estates to pay the same taxes
the government reduced the third estate’s tax burden.

Explanation:

The question refers to pre-French Revolution financial crises (bad harvests, famine). The French monarchy, facing revenue shortfalls, raised taxes—disproportionately burdening the Third Estate, which fueled unrest. Other options are incorrect: no genuine political reform was called, estates didn’t pay equal taxes, and the Third Estate’s tax burden wasn’t reduced.

Answer:

A. The government raised taxes