What are the economic reasons for the French Revolution?
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long years of war had drained the financial resources of France and this led to economic reason for French revolution
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1) HEAVY DEBT ON TREASURY :- The rulers of France were very spendthrift . Louis XV spent money lavishly . As a result , the treasury became empty and France came under heavy debt . During the period of Louis XVI , the situation further deteriorated .
2) TAX COLLECTION POORLY ADMINISTERED :- Not only the taxes were levied unfairly , they were also not collected in a proper manner . Anybody who bade to give the highest amount of money to the king was given the right to collect taxes . The tax collectors collected maximum taxes from the people and transferred a very little amount to the government . This system of collection of the revenue was a source of great trouble for the peasants .
3) TAXES DISTRIBUTED UNFAIRLY :- The common people of the country were poor but they had to bear the entire burden of taxes . On the other hand , the nobles were a rich class and could pay taxes but they were free from taxes . This unfair distribution of taxes had made the people very unhappy .
4) EXTRAVAGANCE IN THE COURT :- The rulers of France were extravagant and sensual . They were given the luxury and comfort . Louis XVI emptied the treasury because of his extravagant habits . After him , Louis XV involved himself in wars . He was followed by Louis XVI who did not lag behind in living a life of luxury .
2) TAX COLLECTION POORLY ADMINISTERED :- Not only the taxes were levied unfairly , they were also not collected in a proper manner . Anybody who bade to give the highest amount of money to the king was given the right to collect taxes . The tax collectors collected maximum taxes from the people and transferred a very little amount to the government . This system of collection of the revenue was a source of great trouble for the peasants .
3) TAXES DISTRIBUTED UNFAIRLY :- The common people of the country were poor but they had to bear the entire burden of taxes . On the other hand , the nobles were a rich class and could pay taxes but they were free from taxes . This unfair distribution of taxes had made the people very unhappy .
4) EXTRAVAGANCE IN THE COURT :- The rulers of France were extravagant and sensual . They were given the luxury and comfort . Louis XVI emptied the treasury because of his extravagant habits . After him , Louis XV involved himself in wars . He was followed by Louis XVI who did not lag behind in living a life of luxury .
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