Question

Which three causes led subsistence crisis in france during the old regime?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Due to poor harvest

2. Increased in the price of bread which is the staple food of france

3. Poor wages

Answer 2

The following points show how the subsistence crisis occurred in France during  the Old Regime.

(a) The population of France increased from 23 million in 1715 to 28 million in  1789. This led to the increase in demand for foodgrains.

(b) When the production of foodgrains could not keep pace with the growing  demand, the price of bread which was the staple food increased rapidly.

(c) On the other hand, the wages could not keep pace with the rise in prices. At  the time of drought or hail, harvest reduced and things got worsed. Thus, the gap  between the poor and the rich widened and this led to the subsistence crisis.

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