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77julia77 [94]
3 years ago
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What was the flour war

History
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Pachacha [2.7K]3 years ago
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The Flour War refers to a wave of riots from April to May 1775, in the northern, eastern, and western parts of the Kingdom of France. It followed an increase in grain prices, and subsequently bread prices; bread was an important source of food among the populace.  

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