1799Forced Loan of One Hundred Million Francs Levied

June 28: The Council votes to demand a forced loan of one hu...
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1795
1799

💰 Legislature Imposes Forced Loan on Wealthy Citizens

December 10: The legislature votes a forced loan of six hundred million francs to be taken from the wealthiest French citizens.
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💰 Forced Loan of One Hundred Million Francs Levied

June 28: The Council votes to demand a forced loan of one hundred million francs from wealthy citizens to equip new armies.
French RevolutionFinancesWar EconomyForced LoanTaxationCouncilWealthy CitizensMilitary ExpenditureEconomic Policy