WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -One cause of the French Revolution was the emergence of a new middle class of merchants and professionals called the bourgeoisie.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Eighteenth century saw the emergence of a new social group called the middle class. They earned wealth through overseas trade and manufacturing of goods like woollen and silk textiles. This new middle class people belonged to the third estate.

Detailed explanation-4: -Assertion :During eighteenth century France witnessed the emergence of a middle class. Reason: The emergence of the middle class happened on account of royal patronage.