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Seven years of war and imperialist-backed civil war had exacted an enormous toll on the working class, the social base of the revolution.
Sept ans de guerre et de guerre civile attisée par l'impérialisme avaient infligé des pertes énormes à la classe ouvrière, la base sociale de la révolution.
When the poor were obliged to borrow to pay tribute to the king, the wealthy had lent them money, but Page 648 had exacted a high rate of interest.
Lorsque les pauvres avaient été obligés d'emprunter de l'argent pour payer le tribut du roi, les riches le leur avaient prêté, mais en exigeant un intérêt élevé.
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