WORLD HISTORY

EMERGENCE OF USA

HOW DID THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION INFLUENCE THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the 1700s, the frustrations of poor French people were a cause of
A
the Enlightenment.
B
the First Estate.
C
the formation of the monarchy.
D
the French Revolution.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main cause of the French Revolution was the despotic rule of Louis XVI, division of French society, rising prices, inspiration of the philosophers, role of middle class.

Detailed explanation-2: -Not only were the royal coffers depleted, but several years of poor harvests, drought, cattle disease and skyrocketing bread prices had kindled unrest among peasants and the urban poor.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -What was the French Revolution? The French Revolution was a period of major social upheaval that began in 1787 and ended in 1799. It sought to completely change the relationship between the rulers and those they governed and to redefine the nature of political power.

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