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Which event served as a significant background cause for the French Revolution?
Which event served as a significant background cause for the French Revolution?
- The Glorious Revolution in England
- The breakdown of the Ancien régime
- The Seven Years War between England and France
- The American Revolution (correct)
What were some of the causes of the French Revolution?
What were some of the causes of the French Revolution?
- The Enlightenment and theories on popular sovereignty
- The scientific revolution
- The creation of a public sphere
- All of the above (correct)
Who inherited the struggle with provincial parlements from his predecessors?
Who inherited the struggle with provincial parlements from his predecessors?
- The Aristocracy
- Louis XIV
- Louis XVI (correct)
- The Three Estates
What was the direct cause of the French Revolution?
What was the direct cause of the French Revolution?
Which estate faced class struggle and inequalities during the French Revolution?
Which estate faced class struggle and inequalities during the French Revolution?
Which event served as a significant background cause for the French Revolution?
Which event served as a significant background cause for the French Revolution?
What were some of the economic factors that contributed to the French Revolution?
What were some of the economic factors that contributed to the French Revolution?
What was the main cause of the national bankruptcy in France?
What was the main cause of the national bankruptcy in France?
Which historical events influenced the ideas of popular sovereignty during the French Revolution?
Which historical events influenced the ideas of popular sovereignty during the French Revolution?
Who faced class struggle and inequalities during the French Revolution?
Who faced class struggle and inequalities during the French Revolution?
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Background Causes of the French Revolution
- The American Revolution (1775-1783) served as a significant background cause for the French Revolution.
Causes of the French Revolution
- Political struggles between the monarchy and provincial parlements.
- Economic factors:
- National debt from the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.
- Inefficient taxation system.
- Rising prices and food shortages.
The French Monarchy
- King Louis XVI inherited the struggle with provincial parlements from his predecessors.
Direct Cause of the French Revolution
- The financial crisis of 1789, triggered by the calling of the Estates-General to address the national bankruptcy.
Social Classes and Inequalities
- The Third Estate (commoners) faced class struggle and inequalities during the French Revolution.
Economic Factors
- The massive national debt, mainly from financing the American Revolutionary War.
- The unfair taxation system, which burdened the common people.
Historical Influences
- The ideas of popular sovereignty were influenced by the Enlightenment thinkers, such as Rousseau and Voltaire, and the American Revolution.
Social Unrest
- The Third Estate (commoners) faced class struggle and inequalities, leading to widespread discontent and social unrest.
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