USA HISTORY

SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732

NEW FRANCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was rising in price in France that was primarily the cause for making things worse at a quicker pace?
A
weaponry
B
clothing
C
food
D
houses
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lower grain yields caused prices to skyrocket and left less surplus to export for revenue. The lower class, who produced most of the agricultural yield in the first place, relied on grain as a main food source. The rising prices and increased scarcity led to a famine.

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: -France had a debt of more than 2 billion livres. To meet its regular expenses, such as the cost of maintaining an army, the court, running government offices or universities, the state was forced to increase taxes which angered the people.

Detailed explanation-4: -During the French Revolution, the population rose from 23 million to 28 million. Due to the increase in population, the demand for food grains also increased. The price of all the commodities also increased.

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