Question

What are 3 factors that led to the French Revolution?

Answer 1

Answer:

The three factors that led to the revolution were Enlightenment spread the idea that everyone was equal. The third estate liked that idea. French's economy was failing; high taxes and low profit and decreasing food supply. The third reason was the dislike of Marie Antoinette and her spending which left France in debt.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

1. International: struggle for hegemony and Empire outstrips the fiscal resources of the state.
2. Political conflict: conflict between the Monarchy and the nobility over the “reform” of the tax system led to paralysis and bankruptcy.
3. International: struggle for hegemony and Empire outstrips the fiscal resources of the state

Explanation:

Major causes of the French Revolution.

• Social Inequality in France due to the Estates System.
• Tax Burden on the Third Estate.
• The Rise of the Bourgeoisie.
• Ideas put forward by Enlightenment philosophers.
• Financial Crisis caused due to Costly Wars.
• The Rise in the Cost of Bread.
• Ineffective leadership of Louis of XV and Louis XVI
• Parliaments' successful opposition to reforms.