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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?
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?
What best describes a subsistence crisis?
What best describes a subsistence crisis?
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?
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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?
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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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This quiz explores the relationship between population growth and food demand in 18th century France. Examine how the increase in population led to rising bread prices, the subsistence crisis, and the widening gap between the rich and poor. Delve into the socio-economic challenges faced during this pivotal period.
