Question

What was subsistence crisis? Mention two factors responsible for

this crisis?

Answer 1

the problem faced by third estate of french society is known as subsistence crisis.
factors responsible for this was-
1. increase in tax
2. increase in population

Answer 2

An extreme situation where the basic means of livelihood are endangered.
Two factors responsible for subsistence crisis are:
1. The population rose from 23 million in 1715 to 28 million in 1789. This led to increase in the demand of food grains.
2. Due to rise in price and inadequate wages most of the population couldnot even afford the basic means of livelihood.