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The French Revolution

Analyzing Key Figures, Events, and Causes


Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Social Causes
3. Political Causes
4. Economic Causes
5. Facts
6. Conclusion
7. References
Introduction
The French Revolution, that took place from 1787 to
1799, was a time of major social unrest. The higher
class citizens lived a lavish life, while the rest struggled
after being asked to pay high taxes with limited rights.
The relationship between the rulers and who they
governed, with King Louis XVI being highly criticised.
They soon got the king and queen executed after their
economical harshness. The French Revolution showed the
continent and the world that if the citizens have a will
for change, they can make it happen.
Social Causes
Unequal System: Citizens such as
clergymen and nobles enjoyed privileges and
wealth, while the vast majority of common
men faced heavy burdens in the rigid social
hierarchy.
Taxes: All taxes were being shouldered
onto the poor, third-class citizens while the
rich lived lavish lives with little taxes to be
paid.
Limited Opportunities: If born into a lower
class, it would be hard to move up the ranks
regardless of the skill and talent the person
possesses.
Political Causes
Absolute Monarchy: King Louis XVI held
absolute power, leaving the Third Estate
with no say in government and limited
rights.
Taxes: The third estate felt unfairly
burdened by the taxes having no influence
on how the money was spent.
Weak Leadership: King Louis XVI had a
horrible relation with the public and never
addressed their issues properly.
Economical Causes
Debt: The French spent a lot of money
during the Industrial Revolution, and fell in
debt.
Lavish Spending: The extravagant lifestyle
of the royal court drained national funds,
leaving less money for essential services and
infrastructure.
Food Shortages & Inflation: Poor harvests
and a lack of government regulation on grain
prices led to food shortages, inflation, and
widespread hunger among the Third Estate.
Facts about the revolution
The storming of the Bastille prison in 1789 was a turning point, leading to
the overthrow of the monarchy and the rise of a republic.
The Reign of Terror, a period of violence, emerged from the revolution's
reforming ideals.
Napoleon Bonaparte seized power from the revolution's chaos and eventually
crowned himself Emperor.
Years of social inequality, unfair taxes, and economic hardship under an
absolute monarchy fueled discontent in France, resulting in the execution of
King Louis XVI in 1793.
Conclusion:
The lower class citizens of France were angered
and bothered by the unjust usage of money by
the monarchs. They had to pay a boatload of
taxes while the rich men enjoyed a lavish life
with much more privileges, facilities, and rights.
The relationship between King Louis XVI and
the common men was horrible, and there was an
economic disparity in the nation.
References:
HISTORY.COM EDITORS. “French Revolution.” History.com, A&E Television
Networks, 9 Nov. 2009, www.history.com/topics/european-history/french-revolution.
Accessed 21 Feb. 2024.

The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. “French Revolution | Causes, Facts, &


Summary.” Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sept. 2020, www.britannica.com/event/French-
Revolution. Accessed 21 Feb. 2024.

Royal Museums Greenwich. “French Revolution.” Www.rmg.co.uk, Royal Museums


Greenwich, 2020, www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/french-revolution.
Accessed 9 Mar. 2024.

“BBC Two - Curriculum Bites, the French Revolution - Clips.”


BBC, 17 July 2012, www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00gsv5r/clips.
Accessed 9 Mar. 2024.

TED-Ed. “What Caused the French Revolution? - Tom Mullaney.”


YouTube, 27 Oct. 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBn7iWzrKoI.
Accessed 9 Mar. 2024.
Thank You
Vihaan Binaykia, 8B

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