Question

Why did the gap between the rich and poor widen in French revolution

Answer 1

The gap between the rich and poor widen in French Revolution because the wages of lobour were fixed hence the poor who work in shops or industries,they got the same wage even after increasing in price of goods.

Answer 2

The gap between the rich(1st and 2nd estate)and the poor(3rd estate) widened because they were the only memeber of the society who had to pay a number of taxes- taille ,tithes and indirect taxes.

A part of the tax was also given to the clergy.

Thus when they gained more profit the third estate was at loss