The country of France was in severe debt after helping to finance the American Revolution. Also, food shortages, especially bread, led to inflation of prices in the years just before the French Revolution broke out. (See image: Courtesy of weebly.com)
There was a large desire for slaves because these slaves didn't need to be paid, as long as they were fed, they would be able to work for any amount of time for next to no cost at all.
it is b. Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist.