Quote Originally Posted by Susanna View Post
In a republic the 'upper' class is called middle class. It's the same thing from a gameplay point of view.

Susanna/Calapine
Yup. Middle classes take the place of the upper when you've got a republic, probably because no one cares what those powdered wig wearers thinks anymore!

The method described by Jason X, exempting all regions but your capitol from tax and then jacking up the taxes for the revolution type you'd like is very effective. It's how I was able to lead a glorious workers revolution in Russia in 1730.