Question

The French Revolution had many causes and developments. Determine whether each event was a cause or a development of the French Revolution. 1. Poor harvests 2. Arming the citizens of Paris 3. High taxes on the Third Estate 4. Ineffective leadership by Louis XVI 5. Debts from French support of the American Revolution 6. Formation of the National Assembly 7. Destruction of Nobles' property

Answer 1

Solution :

French Revolution is the major social upheaval or social protest which occurred in France. The major upheaval occurred with the widespread dissatisfaction with the French monarchy and also for the poor economic policies of King Louis XVI.

The French Revolution began in 1789 and lasted for 10 years.

The following are the causes and the developments of the French revolution :

1. Poor harvests  ---- Cause

2. Arming of the citizens of Paris ---- Development

3. High taxes on Third Estate  -----  Cause

4. Ineffective leadership by king Louis XVI   ----   Cause

5. Debts from the French support of the American Revolution ----   Cause

6. Formation of the National Assembly -----   Development

7. Destruction of Nobles' property  ----- Development