Question

What was the subsistence crisis ? why did uit occur in france during the old regime?

Answer 1

The population of France was on the rise. It rose from 23 million in 1715 to 28 million in 1789.This led to increase in the demand for food grains.

2-The production of food grains could not keep pace with the demand and the price of bread which was the staple diet of the majority Rose rapidly.

3- The wages also did not keep pace with the rise in prices. The gap between the Rich and the poor widened. This led to the subsistence crisis.