what were the main reasons behind French Revolution?
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The main reasons behind French revolution were as follows:
1) Social Inequality in France due to the Estates System.
2) Tax Burden on the Third Estate.(lower caste)
3) The Rise of the Bourgeoisie.
4) Ideas put forward by Enlightenment philosophers.
5)Financial Crisis caused due to Costly Wars.
6) Drastic Weather and Poor Harvests in the preceding years.
7) The Rise in the Cost of Bread.
8)INEFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP OF LOUIS XV AND LOUIS XVI(He was not answerable to his subjects)
9)PARLEMENTS’ SUCCESSFUL OPPOSITION TO REFORMS
10)THE EXTRAVAGANT LIFESTYLE OF THE FRENCH MONARCHY(The kings were treated with high dignity while no such respect was given to peasants.
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The French Revolution was a period of major social upheaval that began in 1787 and ended in 1799. It sought to completely change the relationship between the rulers and those they governed and to redefine the nature of political power. It proceeded in a back-and-forth process between revolutionary and reactionary forces.
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Although scholarly debate continues about the exact causes of the Revolution, the following reasons are commonly adduced: (1) the bourgeoisie resented its exclusion from political power and positions of honour; (2) the peasants were acutely aware of their situation and were less and less willing to support