MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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population increased from 23 million to 28 million and rapid rise in food price
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population increases from 24 million to 28 million and rapid increase in the food price.
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population increase from 22 million to 28 million and rapid decrease in the food prices
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population increased from 23 million to 28 million and rapid decrease in the food prices.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The reasons that led to subsistence crisis are (i) 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. (ii) Production of grains could not keep pace with the increasing demand.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Struggle to Survive (1780-90) There was a sudden increase in the French population which led to rapid demand for food consumption. This started to cause food scarcity in society. The production amount of essential grains was comparatively less than the growing population required.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Struggle to Survive Between 1715 to 1789, the population of France increased from 23 million to 28 million. Production of food grains could not keep pace with the demand resulting in a sharp rise in the price of bread. Moreover, the wages did not increase to match the prevailing prices.
Detailed explanation-4: -Throughout the 18th century, France faced a mounting economic crisis. A rapidly growing population had outpaced the food supply. A severe winter in 1788 resulted in famine and widespread starvation in the countryside. Rising prices in Paris brought bread riots.
Detailed explanation-5: -French involvement in the Seven Years’ War and the American War of Independence added substantially to the state’s debts. Jacques Necker, finance minister from 1777 and 1781, had largely funded France’s war effort through loans. As a result the state debt ballooned to between 8 and 12 billion livres by 1789.