Causes of the French Revolution

Causes of the French Revolution

1. Social

   • Third State
     • Peasants, workers, salesman
       • Payed 1/2 of their earning in taxes
         • Worked 12-14h a day
   • Second State
     • People related to the church
       • Payed little taxes
         • Were rich
   • First State
     • Nobles
       • Payed no taxes
         • Were VERY rich

2. Political

   • Absolute monarchy
     • Third state had no freedom

3. Financial

   • King was spending all his money
     • Kingdom was in debt

4. Economic

   • Poor harvest
     • Pricy bread

5. Ideological

6. International

   • American Revolution
   • Great British Revolution