HISTORY
ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION
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Question
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The French bourgeoisie supported the French Revolution mainly because they
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believed in the theory of the divine right of kings
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were not allowed to own property under the Old Regime
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resented their lack of political power under the Old Regime
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wanted a communist form of government
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -– Many of the members of the bourgeoisie had their own set of grievances because they were often excluded from the social and political privileges monopolized by the nobles.
Detailed explanation-2: -included bourgeoisie, urban lower class, and peasant farmers; had no power to influence government; embraced Enlightenment ideas; resented the wealthy First and Second Estates.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Political Causes of the French Revolution are faulty administration, the autocracy of the king, the power of the court, the excessive spending of the royals, bankruptcy, the burden of taxes, etc.
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