Which of the following statements is NOT true about the capitulations?
A. They allowed for the establishment of tax-exempt banks and commercial enterprises.
B. They were imposed on the Ottomans by the Europeans.
C. They were imposed on the Europeans by the Ottomans.
D. They permitted foreign governments to levy duties on goods.
E. They exempted European visitors from Ottoman laws.
Answer: C
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