Causes of French Revolution essay plan

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Causes of the French Revolution

Uprising which brought the regime of King Louis XVI to an end.

Economic (espec. fiscal) difficulties -though one of the richest/ most powerful nations - only in England and Netherlands ppl had more freedom (less arbitrary punishment)

Louis called the Estates-General of 1789, he was gen popular, though nobility and his ministers weren't.

Regime brought down by its own rigidity, in a world that was vastly changing - with the ambitions of the bourgeoisie being partly responsible. Allied with ppl from all classes who were influenced by idea of enlightenment.

Revolution proceeded - power was devolved from the monarchy - power to legislative bodies. The conflicting interests of these previously allied groups then became the source of conflict/bloodshed.

Unmanageable national debt

Resentment of royal absolutism

The rise of Enlightenment ideals

Food scarcity in the months leading up to the revolution

High unemployment and high bread prices - ppl unable to buy food.

Resentment of noble privileges and their dominance in public life by professional classes.

Failure of Louis XVI to deal effectively with problems.

France 1789 - absolute monarchy ( if