EMERGENCE OF USA
HOW DID THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION INFLUENCE THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The division of the French society
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To guillotine the king
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The rise in the cost of bread
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To declare war on Great Britain
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Detailed explanation-1: -There were many reasons. The bourgeoisie-merchants, manufacturers, professionals-had gained financial power but were excluded from political power. Those who were socially beneath them had very few rights, and most were also increasingly impoverished. The monarchy was no longer viewed as divinely ordained.
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: -Because there was less supply than there was demand, the price of bread increased by 200% by 1789. Since the 3rd Estate, which was made up of most of France’s population, was being taxed heavily, most people could not afford to pay double the money for bread in addition to high taxes.
Detailed explanation-4: -Causes of the French Revolution 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.