How did the nobility and clergy see Calonne's attempt to resolve the French financial crisis by raising taxes?
A) a violation of their privileges
B) taxation without representation
C) imitation of unfair British policy
D) regrettable, but necessary
E) a test of their loyalty to the king
Answer: A
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