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What was the primary cause of the increase in bread prices in France between 1715 and 1789?
What was the primary cause of the increase in bread prices in France between 1715 and 1789?
- Increased exports of food grains
- Rapid population growth outpacing grain production (correct)
- Increased wages for laborers
- Government intervention in grain pricing
How did the wages of workers compare to the rising prices during the period of rapid population growth?
How did the wages of workers compare to the rising prices during the period of rapid population growth?
- Wages remained static and did not keep up with inflation (correct)
- Wages increased significantly to match rising prices
- Wages were lowered by workshop owners
- Wages were greatly impacted by government regulations
What best describes a subsistence crisis?
What best describes a subsistence crisis?
- A successful harvest resulting in economic prosperity
- An extreme situation where basic means of livelihood are endangered (correct)
- A situation where labor wages are substantially increased
- An abundance of food available to everyone
Which negative environmental factors contributed to subsistence crises in France during the Old Regime?
Which negative environmental factors contributed to subsistence crises in France during the Old Regime?
What was the relationship between the wealthy and the poor during the rapid population growth in France?
What was the relationship between the wealthy and the poor during the rapid population growth in France?
Flashcards
Subsistence Crisis
Subsistence Crisis
A situation where people struggle to obtain basic necessities for survival, such as food, water, and shelter.
Economic Hardship
Economic Hardship
A period of time when the economy is weak, and people are struggling to afford basic goods like food.
Population Growth
Population Growth
The rapid increase in a population's size.
Rising Cost of Living
Rising Cost of Living
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Wealth Gap
Wealth Gap
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Study Notes
Population Growth and Food Demand in 18th Century France
- France's population increased from approximately 23 million in 1715 to 28 million in 1789.
- This rapid population growth led to a significant increase in demand for foodgrains.
- Foodgrain production struggled to keep up with the growing demand.
Impact on Bread Prices
- Bread, a staple food, became more expensive due to the supply problem.
- Wages for workers did not keep pace with the rising cost of bread.
Widening Gap Between Rich and Poor
- The difference in income between the rich and poor grew during this period.
Subsistence Crisis
- A subsistence crisis is an extreme situation where essential means of livelihood are in danger.
- Droughts and hailstorms often reduced harvests which led to a subsistence crisis.
- Subsistence crises were common in France during the Old Regime.
The Spider and the Fly
- An anonymous etching showed a nobleman, likened to a spider, capturing a peasant, shown as a fly.
- This illustration depicts the struggle between the rich and the poor.
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