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Explain the causes that led to the beginning of the French Revolution. |
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Answer» Although SCHOLARLY debate continues about the exact causes of the REVOLUTION, the following reasons are commonly adduced: (1) the bourgeoisie resented its exclusion from political power and positions of honour; (2) the peasants were acutely AWARE of their situation and were less and less willing to support the anachronistic and burdensome feudal system; (3) the philosophes had been read more widely in France than anywhere else; (4) French participation in the American Revolution had driven the government to the brink of bankruptcy; (5) France was the most POPULOUS country in Europe, and crop failures in much of the country in 1788, coming on top of a long period of economic difficulties, compounded existing restlessness;Explanation:i hope it is useful for u. |
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