WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In the late 18th century France was on the brink of bankruptcy due to its involvement in the American Revolution and King Louis XVI’s extravagant spending. This led to a people’s revolt against the inequalities of French society, the corruption of royal officials, and despair owing to widespread economic hardship.

Detailed explanation-2: -The causes of the French Revolution can be narrowed to five main factors: the Estate System, absolutism, Enlightenment ideas, food shortages, and the American Revolution. The Estate System placed people into groups based on birth and was known as the Ancien Regime.

Detailed explanation-3: -The American Revolution was principally caused by colonial opposition to British attempts to impose greater control over the colonies and to make them repay the crown for its defense of them during the French and Indian War (1754–63).

Detailed explanation-4: -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.