Question

What is Subsistence Crisis ? Explain the factors that

caused it in France during 18th century ?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

INTRODUCTIONA subsistence crisis is a crisis caused by economic factors (generally high food prices), which in turn may be caused by either natural or man-made factors, which threatens the food supplies and the survival prospects of large numbers of people

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Answer 2

Answer:

Subsistence crisis - It is an extreme situation where  the basic means of livelihood are become scarce.  Following are the factors that caused the Subsistence  crisis in France during 18th century :

• There was an increase in the population of France  from about 23 million in 1715 to 28 million in  1789. It caused a rapid increase in the demand  for food grains. However, Production of grains did  not increase with that speed. Thus, an increase in  the price of bread which was the staple food of the  majority experienced.

• Most workers were employed as labourers in  workshops. They used to get fixed wages by the  owners, wages were not increase to match the rise  in prices. It widened the gap between the poor  and the rich. Also things became worse for them  whenever drought or hail reduced the harvest.