WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A primary cause of the French Revolution in 1789 was the
A
increasing dissatisfaction of the Third Estate
B
rise to power of Napoleon Bonaparte
C
actions of Prince Metternich
D
execution of Louis XIV
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary cause of the French Revolution was the dissatisfaction of the common people with the absolute monarchy of King Louis XVI. Other causes include economic inequality and social injustice. Answer. The French Revolution began on July 14, 1789, with the storming of the Bastille.

Detailed explanation-2: -Members of the Third Estate were dissatisfied with life under the Old Regime because they had to pay high taxes and had little political power. At the same time, they were not entitled to any privileges held by the Second and First Estate.

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