what were the main causes of the French revolution
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The main causes of revolution were
The first two estates were exempted from taxes and enjoyed many privileges by birth but on the other hand commoners lived a very hard life.They have to pay all the types of taxes.
2. Political cause : the king Louis xvi and queen Marie Antoinette led a luxurious life.The whole administration was corrupt and people were tired of such rotten system and wanted a change.
3. Financial problems: Long years of war had drained the wealth of France.Added to this the king had to pay 2 billion LIVRES as loan ,and because of bad harvest the prices of grains rose high and many people were not able to afford it and this led to crisis of subsistence.
4. Role of philosophers : The philosophers like john locke , Rousseau , Montesquieau played important role in french revolution .These people had given ideas for the betterment of the society.
The first two estates were exempted from taxes and enjoyed many privileges by birth but on the other hand commoners lived a very hard life.They have to pay all the types of taxes.
2. Political cause : the king Louis xvi and queen Marie Antoinette led a luxurious life.The whole administration was corrupt and people were tired of such rotten system and wanted a change.
3. Financial problems: Long years of war had drained the wealth of France.Added to this the king had to pay 2 billion LIVRES as loan ,and because of bad harvest the prices of grains rose high and many people were not able to afford it and this led to crisis of subsistence.
4. Role of philosophers : The philosophers like john locke , Rousseau , Montesquieau played important role in french revolution .These people had given ideas for the betterment of the society.
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hey dear the main causes of French revolution are:
1. division of French society : French society was divided into three estates , 1st estate , 2nd estate , 3 rd estate ..
2. subsistence crisis : one severe winter harvest of wheat was not good and the taxes were too high so people of middle class or third estate have no enough money to buy bread and the price of bread also rose up.
3. despotic rule of Louis xvi: Louis xvi of Bourbon dinesty was a despotic ruler ... all the privileges are given to 1st and 2nd estate .
4.role of middle class : middle class have also a big contribution in French revolution.
5. inspiration of philosophers : philosophers in their books also encouraged people for their rights , equality ..
hope it will help you
1. division of French society : French society was divided into three estates , 1st estate , 2nd estate , 3 rd estate ..
2. subsistence crisis : one severe winter harvest of wheat was not good and the taxes were too high so people of middle class or third estate have no enough money to buy bread and the price of bread also rose up.
3. despotic rule of Louis xvi: Louis xvi of Bourbon dinesty was a despotic ruler ... all the privileges are given to 1st and 2nd estate .
4.role of middle class : middle class have also a big contribution in French revolution.
5. inspiration of philosophers : philosophers in their books also encouraged people for their rights , equality ..
hope it will help you
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