During World War I, the zigzag pattern of trenches on the front lines was designed to provide a place from which to fire on the enemy. supply soldiers with a place to store weapons. protect troops from enemy fire. shield machine guns from enemy attack.

What did the french national assembly decide? peasants would only have to pay one-tenth of their earnings to the catholic church. the government could not legally charge taxes without first holding a vote. aristocrats would still receive special privileges as long as they paid a higher tax. employment would be available to all people, regardless of their social class.