How Did Some People of This Era Demonstrate Their Rejection

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Essay

How did some people of this era demonstrate their rejection of the Enlightenment's contention that reason alone ought to govern social systems and individual action?

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Definitions:

Regressive Tax

A tax system designed so that the rate of tax reduces as the taxable income rises.

Consumer Groups

Organizations that advocate for the rights and interests of consumers by providing education, policy advocacy, and products or services testing.

Sales Tax

A tax imposed by a government on sales of goods and services, collected by the retailer and passed on to the government.

Tax System

The structured way in which taxes are imposed in a country, including the collection of taxes from individuals and businesses.