Question

Role of the middle class as the most important cause of the french revolution in points

Answer 1

Answer:

A new middle class emerged educated and wealthy during the eighteenth century. They believed that no group in society should be given privileges by birth. Ideas of equality and freedom were put forward by philosophers. The ideas of these philosophers were discussed intensively in salons and coffee houses and spread among people.

Answer 2

• Political conflict: conflict between the Monarchy and the nobility over the “reform” of the tax systemled to paralysis and bankruptcy.
• The role of middle class on the onset ofFrench revolution: The peasants and workers had participated in revolts against increasing taxes and food scarcity in the past.
• But they lacked the means and programmes to carry out full-scale measures that would bring about a change in the social and economic order.