Question

before the french revolution, the major problems facing french society were caused by
o the high taxes imposed on the ruling classes
o the rising crime rates all over france, not just in the cities
o the inequality between the lower classes and the ruling classes
o the laws restricting the rights of all classes

Explanation:

Before the French Revolution, the French society was divided into three estates. The Third Estate (lower classes) faced heavy taxes, while the clergy (First Estate) and nobility (Second Estate) had privileges. This created a huge inequality between the lower classes and the ruling classes (First and Second Estates). High taxes were on the lower classes, not the ruling classes. Rising crime rates were not the main cause. Laws at that time restricted the lower - class rights more.

Answer:

the inequality between the lower classes and the ruling classes