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Why did the french revolution happen?

Answer 1

The French Revolution was a watershed event in modern European history that began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790s with the ascent of Napoleon Bonaparte. During this period, French citizens razed and redesigned their country’s political landscape, uprooting centuries-old institutions such as absolute monarchy and the feudal system. The upheaval was caused by widespread discontent with the French monarchy and the poor economic policies of King Louis XVI, who met his death by guillotine, as did his wife Marie Antoinette. Although it failed to achieve all of its goals and at times degenerated into a chaotic bloodbath, the French Revolution played a critical role in shaping modern nations by showing the world the power inherent in the will of the people.

A Monarchy in Crisis

As the 18th century drew to a close, France’s costly involvement in theAmerican Revolution, and extravagant spending by King Louis XVI and his predecessor, had left the country on the brink of bankruptcy.

Not only were the royal coffers depleted, but two decades of poor harvests, drought, cattle disease and skyrocketing bread prices had kindled unrest among peasants and the urban poor. Many expressed their desperation and resentment toward a regime that imposed heavy taxes – yet failed to provide any relief – by rioting, looting and striking.

In the fall of 1786, Louis XVI’s controller general, Charles Alexandre de Calonne, proposed a financial reform package that included a universal land tax from which the privileged classes would no longer be exempt.

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Answer 2

French revolution happened because of the following reasons :-

• at that time, french society was divided in three estates.

>> 1st estate - clergy
>> 2nd estate - nobles
>> 3rd estate - normal people

the first and second estate enjoy all their previleges whereas the people of 3rd estate don't have any special previleges. and all the taxes must be paid by the people of 3rd estate and 1st and 2nd estate were exempt from paying taxes.

• Louis IX 's treasury became empty because of his luxurious style of living and involvement in wars. this made France very poor and therefore there was a huge problem of food shortage.

• the population of France Rose fromn 23million tobe28million and because of food shortageage, it failed to keep pace with the demands of people.. that's why the price of bread increased rapidly. this caused a wide gap between the rich and poor.

because of all these things, french revolution occurred.

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