MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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Question
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The wages of the people were low
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There was widespread unemployment
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Increase in population led to rapid increase in the demand of food grains
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The government imposed various taxes
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Detailed explanation-1: -Due to the increase in population, the demand for food grains also increased. The price of all the commodities also increased. The wages of workers did not match with the rise in prices. The gap between the poor and rich widened and led to a subsistence crisis.
Detailed explanation-2: -The population of France rose from about 23 million in 1715 to 28 million in 1789. This led to a rapid increase in the demand for food grains. Production of grains could not keep pace with the demand. So the price of bread which was the staple diet of the majority rose rapidly.
Detailed explanation-3: -9. Which three causes led to the Subsistence crisis in France during old regime? (3/5) Ans) i) The population of France rose from about 23 millions in 1715 to 28 millions in 1789. II) This led to rapid increases in the demand for food grains. iii) Production of grains could not keep pace with the demand.
Detailed explanation-4: -Subsistence crisis which occurred frequently in France when the population of France rose from about 23 million in 1715 to 28 million in 1789 which led to a rapid increase in the demand for food grains and being extreme situation endangering the basic means of livelihood .